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Kaku: Ancient Seal
KAKU: Ancient Seal Demo Update on June 19
The Full Version of KAKU: Ancient Seal will launch July 12th!
After a year of polishing, the Full Release version of KAKU: Ancient Seal will be launched on Steam on July11th at 10PM EDT / 7PM PDT / July 12th 2AM UTC!
Starting at $24.99 with a two week-long discount price of $18.70.
let's break the seal on our Release Date Trailer:
Following extensive rounds of internal and player beta testing, the full version now offers well beyond 30 hours of content.
Delve into a reimagined adventure with our redesigned protagonist, accompanied by new content including open-world gameplay, a dynamic runestone system, a transformation system, and the enigmatic Realm of Ruins. Additionally, meticulous sound effects, controls, UI, and performance optimisations have been implemented. Together, these enhancements offer a fresh experience that ensures even returning players will be amazed.
You can read up on all the detailed changes & improvements below:
1. Four expansive maps
Explore the diverse landscapes and terrains of the Flame Mountains, Dragonbone Desert, Misty Swamps, and Howling Snowfield. Each continent boasts its own unique features, from lush forests and towering volcanoes to sprawling plains and icy glaciers, ensuring a breathtaking journey filled with untold wonders.
2. Revamped combat mechanics - Three unique styles
Compared to the Early Access version's combat system, the Full Release has removed less practical skills, optimized the fluidity of actions, combat pacing, and other details, and redesigned the UI of the skill tree. Additionally, almost all skills have added two enhanced branches, which players unlock by engaging in combat throughout the game.
The main-hand weapon, off-hand armblade, and ranged slingshot will have more unique skill styles, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. However, players can switch to another combat style at any time, and get all resources refunded. Try out all the elemental abilities that come with your divine powers!
3. Unlock Divine Powers
Embody the incarnation of Saga the Creator in epic battles, and unleash your mighty attacks that will stop your opponents in their tracks. Reclaim the Blank Stele to unlock even more transfiguration techniques that give additional boosts and let loose with wide-range attacks which deal dazzling amounts of damage.
4. Epic Boss Battles
Venture into hidden corners of the continent to confront the leaders of the Elemental Temples. Face the relentless roaming lords of the wilderness who ruthlessly repel every intruder. In the lost outer realm, an ultimate darkness seeks to plunge the world into chaos. Commanding the power of all elements, this adversary stands as the most formidable challenge you will face.
5. Equipment & Rune Stones Create Infinite Possibilities
All equipment has been completely revamped, featuring more distinct attributes. New embeddable rune stones, which interact with each other, open up endless possibilities for customization. Obtain a wide array of equipment, accessories, and rune stones by defeating bosses and exploring maps. Freely combine and match them to master your unique combat style and push beyond your limits!
6. The New Realm of Ruins is waiting for you
Saga The Creator has unveiled the Realms of Ruins amidst all the chaos, featuring numerous underground ruins shaped by elemental powers. Inside, you'll encounter diverse trials, including puzzles, timed challenges, mazes, and battles. The powers and treasures left behind by Saga await your discovery.
7. Dynamic Wilderness Gameplay
Dive into an open world brimming with interactive elements and fresh side quests. Hunt down the elusive claws scattered across the land, unearth hidden treasures beneath ghost-faced trees, and blast through obstacles with bomb flowers while dodging angry bee swarms. These new features add unexpected twists and turns to your epic journey.
Thank you to all players for your patience and support.
We look forward to introducing the brand-new KAKU: Ancient Seal to you on July 12th!
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Early Access vs. Full Release Comparison Video Highlights
Since the launch of the Early Access version, we have been continuously optimizing and iterating before the official release. To help everyone clearly understand the differences between the Early Access and the full version, and what new content has been added, we have released comparison videos on various official platforms. Adventurers eager to get a sneak peek, please follow this compilation of comparison videos to see for yourselves.
Episode One - Character Appearance Changes
Episode Two - Relic Gameplay and Combat Comparison
Episode Three - Environment and Wildness Gameplay Comparison
These are all three Episodes of comparison videos. Interested players can also download the full version's Demo to experience it.
Additionally, the old man hinted at some explosive news recently. Unfortunately, he was pulled away before he could finish.
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Official Demo Now Available!
We're joining the Eastern Game Fest with the Official Demo! The better news: the game will conclude its early access phase and transition to an official release this summer. This Official Demo includes many new gameplay features, the complete prologue storyline, and the revamped Kaku.
❗Players who have purchased the game can input the branch password : bgkjdemo0424 in the settings to switch to the official demo version branch for testing.
We had many ideas originally and hoped to add them to the game during the early access period. But we are more eager to create updates that players will love. After the launch of the early access version, we collected feedback from players on various platforms. After intense discussions, we finally confirmed the updates that players wanted and decided to revamp the protagonist.
However, these decisions have impacted the development progress, increasing the time required for development, far beyond our expectations. The game possesses four extensive maps and a multitude of cutscenes. And the majority of the planned updates are core gameplay, making it difficult for us to update the game while ensuring stability and integrity.
Recently, as the content of the official version nears completion, we have been continuously conducting player testing, constantly fixing, iterating, and improving. We will transition to the official version in the summer. We are eager to let everyone try out the new content and allow new adventurers to experience the fun of KAKU: Ancient Seal. Therefore, we are releasing the revamped full prologue as a Demo, enabling everyone to experience it in advance.
Overview of the Demo:
- Revamped Full Prologue: Complete new prologue storyline and gaming experience.
- Revamped Floating Islands: In addition to changes in scene atmosphere and models, we've also optimized the jumping and layout of the floating islands. Players will experience two distinctly different atmospheres on the islands.
- Brand New Protagonist Kaku: Players can control the brand new Kaku, who offers improved controls, actions, and of course, a more handsome appearance.
- New Combat System: New skill tree and UI, providing previews of more possible move branches.
- Transformation System: Use lost divine power to battle in the form of a divine being.
- New Wilderness Gameplay: Includes new elements such as Beehives, Claws, Poisonous Mushrooms, Detox Flowers, and more.
- Challenge Prologue Boss: Enhanced the Ancient Guardian with additional skills await your arrival.
- World of Ruins: The location of all ruins, with The Star Altar as the central point for upgrading and strengthening. Players can enhance their attributes, learn various skills, or challenge various types of ruins to win rewards.
- New Piggy Skills: We've kept the most popular Piggy disguise and revamped the remaining 3 skills. The new skills include:
- Ripple Water Walk, which helps Kaku walk on water.
- Power Jump, which helps Kaku leap over ravines and cliffs.
- Spatial Teleport, which allows Kaku to freely travel to and from the World of Ruins.
- Ripple Water Walk, which helps Kaku walk on water.
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March Devlog
This is probably the last development log. We've essentially completed the production of most of the new content and are working on numerical adjustments, balance adjustments and optimizations.
Recently, testing for the new prologue and some of the elemental continents has ended. We will gradually test each elemental continent and the new content to ensure a better gaming experience for everyone. VFX, sound, CG, and values will continue to be optimized and iterated upon during testing.
The development content of this issue’s spoilers:
- CG/Animation/Synthetic Images
- The World of Ruins
- Rune stone system
- Transformation system
- Ponpon Quests
- Floating Island Reset
1.CG remake in progress
We've completed the production of Kaku's equipment and weapons (including new designs). However, characters like Kaku and Nomin have been remastered, along with a large number of scenes. We need to redo all the cutscenes to better convey the story. Below is the new appearance of the tutorial chapter.
2: World of Ruins
We're optimizing ruins gameplay while incorporating feedback from everyone. We've added new features like replayability. You can also return to star altar to upgrade with rewards obtained. Completing ruins challenges will increase maximum health or stamina, and we've added new vfx for this.
- New menu page for world of ruins.
- Display of blood totem.
3: Rune Stone System
To enhance the playability of equipment and provide more choices in combat, the rune stone system has been introduced. In addition to exclusive rune stones for various styles or skills, there are also many fun and versatile Rune Stones that can be embedded in any equipment. Below are displays of several special Rune Stone effects.
- Jump Rune Stone (slightly restores stamina upon jumping).
- Clubbing Rune Stone (chance to stun enemies with the first hit of the arm blade).
- Transformation Enhancement Rune Stone (reduces the energy consumption of transformation states).
4: Transformation System
We have redesigned all actions and effects of the transformation system. Additionally, we have introduced many Rune Stones related to transformation, which greatly increase the income in the transformation state. In the transformation state, Kaku will have an extremely large attack range and deal multi-hit damage. Whenever the collection progress of the blank stele reaches a level, you can activate new transformation skills.
- Display of transformation moves.
- Animation display of blank stele.
5: Ponpon Quests
Due to the increase of explorable content, Ponpon quests have also been updated. The current Ponpon quests will guide players to explore the continent, or find hidden treasure treasures. Rewards can be obtained as the Ponpon book collection progresses. After understanding the full history of the Ponpon, you will unlock the ultimate prize!
- Display of Ponpon book rewards.
- Display of ultimate prize.
6: Atmosphere Iteration
While creating new content, we have also been continuously iterating on existing scenes. Recently, we have designed two different atmospheres for the floating island and redesigned the entire floating island. By the way, we have also made modifications to the floating island jumping.
Display of new floating island in action.
- Display of new floating island.
- Display of Corrupted Floating Island.
The final devlog ends here, and we will bring the official version of KAKU as soon as possible.
PS: We will release a DEMO soon~
Update of KAKU: Ancient Seal on March 25
This update removes the 'Spring Festival' version tasks and restores the ambiance of the Floating Island.
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KAKU: Ancient Seal is now available with a 25% discount!
With the arrival of spring, a new adventure awaits! KAKU: Ancient Seal is now available at its lowest price, with a 25% discount! Don't miss out, adventurers!
🎫Additionally, the second closed beta test is still ongoing.
We appreciate the players who are participating! Your feedback and suggestions are crucial to us. We hope to optimize and fix bugs so that the game can smoothly transition to official version. We will still open up a limited number of testing slots. Fill out the form now for a chance to qualify!
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🔖Notification method:
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The special Year of the Dragon mode is now available with 25% discount!
Thank you all for your continued support and companionship. The Spring Festival, as the Chinese New Year's Day, is a special moment for us.
Therefore, we bring you a special version of the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon in advance with a special 25% discount – our lowest!
In the new year, we will continue to work hard to develop, add more content and new gameplay to the game, and bring a better "KAKU: Ancient Seal" to everyone! To welcome this special moment, the floating island has been decorated with lights. The Ancient Guardian and Geiser all join the battle. In addition to Spring Festival couplets and lanterns, there are many other Spring Festival decorations waiting for everyone to discover.
🎫New side quest
The divine dragon brought fireworks and blessings, but a thief stole the dragon's dragon ball. The dragon ball is one of the most beloved treasures of the divine dragon. It can emit a dazzling light, dispelling darkness.
Only creatures with a blood connection could approach and steal the dragon ball without being detected. Find this thief, retrieve the dragon ball, and claim the rewards from the divine dragon!
🐲Flame Dragon Battle Horn
As a special edition mask making a dazzling debut in the Year of the Dragon version. Its colors and patterns are formed by absorbing the power of fireworks. Wearing the mask still hear the earth-shaking roar of the dragon. It may not boast powerful attribute bonuses, but you might appreciate its unique effects. When wearing the Flame Dragon Battle Horns, consider firing a few more pellets to experience its distinctive capabilities.
🧨Spring Festival fireworks
After retrieving the dragon ball, the divine dragon will bring Spring Festival fireworks for everyone. When the fireworks display ends, you can interact with the firecracker next to the Ancient Guardian statue to trigger it again.
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NOW!~The Closed beta test applications are opened!
Every adventurer who participates in the beta test has a chance to win rewards: steam Gift Cards.Thank You List, official Game Keys, and more!📃Request qualification: Click here
This closed beta test will last for a whole period of time, and we hope that after optimizing and bug-fixing, we'll be able to make a smooth transition to the official version. That's why your comments and suggestions are so important to us.We urgently need your help to work with us on the game's final sprint!
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KAKU: Ancient Seal Closed beta test applications are opened!
We'd like to thank you for your continued support and for being part of the progress of KAKU: Ancient Seal! This closed beta test will last a full month, and we hope that after optimizing and bug-fixing, we'll be able to make a smooth transition to the official version. That's why your comments and suggestions are so important to us.
Every adventurer who participates in the beta test has a chance to win rewardsːsteamhappyː: Steam Gift Cards, Thank You List, Official Game Keys, and more! We urgently need your help to work with us on the game's final sprint!
【Test period】
- Scheduled for late February to mid-April 2024.
- Please pay attention to the test group notification announcement.
【Test notes】
- The current version is still in development and in testing phase, some of the content is still being optimized, it does not represent the final quality of the game, please note that the final online version of the content prevails ;
- In the test version may appear all kinds of BUG/incompatibility/part of the plot and interpretation missing/incomplete music and sound effects and other problems, if you have any questions, you can join our discord and send them in the discord test channel back, thank you for your understanding ;
- Please do not share your account for the test, this test prohibits any account exchange or sharing, if this is discovered, we will cancel your participation in the test ;
- Live streaming is prohibited for this test version.
【Participation methods】
- Request qualification for closed beta testing
- Registered players will be invited to complete feedback forms and questionnaires after taking part in the test.
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【Test registration period and notification method】
- Test registration period: from now until February 18, 23:59.
- Notification method: we will contact you via the contact details you provided in the form, via e-mail, please make sure you can receive emails when you fill in the form.
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January Devlog
At the beginning of the new year, we bring you some exciting news. We are preparing to start testing the content of the new tutorial chapter so that everyone can experience part of the new chapter of the game.
Many elements mentioned in this devlog will be available for exploration in the upcoming tutorial chapter tests. In the new year, we will be exploring new possibilities within the game world, introducing more gameplay innovations for everyone.
The development content of this issue’s spoilers (actual gameplay):
- Equipment adaptation
- Current display of the ruins world
- New piggy abilities
- Diverse ultimate abilities
- Land exploration gameplay and side quests
- New Ponpon camp display
1: Image of Kaku
When the new Kaku could be initially controlled in the game, we began to adjust the existing equipment and design new equipment. We have made adaptability adjustments to the old equipment structure, and currently all adjustments have been essentially completed. After the adjustments to the old equipment are completed, we will speed up the production of new equipment so that they can be available to everyone earlier.
- Equipment adjustment display.
2: The world of ruins
The previous release of concept art and models should have piqued everyone's interest, and we don't want to keep you waiting for the final product for too long. In the past two months, we have completed the specific design of the ruins world, and it is now nearing completion (excluding special effects details and optimization). If you want to upgrade your attributes such as health and stamina, or get some equipment, you might as well visit the ruins world more often. When exploring on land, don’t forget to collect ruins keys.
- Overall display of the ruins world.
(Upper image: Before lifting the seal, Lower image: After lifting the seal）
The shell of the Wind Plate is like a huge closed, colossal set of wings, with surrounding stones delicately swirling like feathers, exuding the agile essence of the wind. The void is filled with mysterious purple clouds, which are atomized by the power of the wind element, and are often accompanied by thunder and lightning. Only by following the path of the wind can adventurers travel through it and dance with the wind.
- Display of Wind Plate.
The Earth Plate is like the top of the sky ridge, mysterious and majestic. It seems to be the link between heaven and earth, like a tower of Babel. The entrance to the ruins is dotted on the stone tower like stars, and the texture of each stone is intertwined by Saga's divine power, ensuring that this summit of the celestial ridge stands eternal.
- Display of Earth Plate.
The Fire Plate is as gorgeous as a bonfire pattern and is made of lava. The black and red appearance exudes a fiery aura, with the red appearing to have the flowing currents of magma. White steam often rises from it. The void is filled with embers of fire, resonating with the red pulse. Only courage and wisdom are the way to survive in the fiery realm.
- Display of Fire Plate.
The Water Plate resembles the rolling waves of the sea, with each curve exuding beauty. Basalt-like stone pillars were constructed in the void, and water flows like a silver-white gleam, weaving through the pillars to create a natural water curtain that then disappears into the abyss of the void. The flowing water is at times melodious and at times surging, requiring adventurers to possess the talents of agility and adaptability in this challenging environment.
- Display of Water Plate.
3.Brand new Piggy
The adorable big-eared Piggy is making a return with entirely new abilities, though the names for these abilities are still undecided. Now Piggy’s first ability, for now, let’s call it “Space Teleportation”. Piggy's horn can create an inexplicable connection with the ruins world and open the door to the ruins world. We hope this will make it more convenient for everyone to reach the ruins world when you have desires to explore ruins, upgrade attributes and learn new abilities.
- Display of “Space Teleportation”.
Piggy's second ability is "Super Jump". Its big ears are finally no longer just a decoration. When faced with difficult-to-cross terrain, it will help you jump over them with ease.
- Display of “Space Jump”.
The third ability is "Aquatic Stroll". For a long time, everyone has been troubled by the immediate death when Kaku is exposed to water. So what if Piggy can help Kaku achieve water walking? Now Piggy can let Kaku leisurely stroll on the water through his own magic bubbles. "Aquatic Stroll" seems to be a handy tool for cheesing as well.
- Display of "Aquatic Stroll".
4.Diverse ultimate abilities
Now that the ability tree has been completely reborn, the original ultimate abilities seem quite mediocre. We aim to provide more playability to the ultimate abilities, as the previous focus solely on dealing damage became somewhat monotonous.
Considering the characteristics of the three ability types, we've added sustained burning fire damage to the ultimate ability of melee weapons, significantly expanding its damage radius. This should better meet the expectations of players who prefer pure damage output.
- Display of main-hand weapon ultimate ability.
After the ultimate ability of the off-hand weapon concludes, there will be a beneficial buff aura. Given the clumsiness of off-hand weapon attacks, leading to Kaku taking more damage, this enhancement is warranted.
- Display of off-hand weapon ultimate ability.
As for the ultimate ability of ranged weapon, it now can use the power of ice. Considering that ranged attackers typically want to maintain distance from enemies, ranged attacks can now slow nearby enemies.
- Display of ranged weapon ultimate ability.
5. Land exploration gameplay
New interactive objects bring more possibilities to the land exploration gameplay. We’ve added new side quests in many locations across the Elemental Land, which will increase the fun of exploring the land, as well as play time. More details will be waiting for you to experience in the game after we improve them.
- Display of side quest .
- Display of side quest .
- Display of side quest .
6.Ponpon’s Camp
The harsh winter has been with us for quite some time, and we have all grown accustomed to stepping out bundled up in thick clothing. The kind production team has also thought about Ponpon; how would they withstand the cold in this weather? Therefore, the responsibility of building new houses for Ponpon fell on our shoulders.
The designers would never make the camp tents are as clumsy as the Ponpons, and now adventurers can spot their weather-shielding homes from afar.
- Ponpon’s camp display.
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PS: The content testing for the new tutorial chapter is currently in preparation~
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