Aarkun devlog: your first minutes on Starter Island

We recorded two clips from an early build of Aarkun. Together they show the jump from making a character to figuring out how to stay alive on Starter Island.

Creating a character

The first clip goes through details like hair, piercings and eye colour, then shows specialisations such as Arcanist, Warmage and Beastmaster. It’s an early look at the choices you’ll see while setting up a character.

Watch the character creation Short on YouTube

A close call on the beach

The second clip picks up after a shipwreck. With a rusty kitchen knife and two potions, we take on three giant red crabs and end the fight with single-digit health. There’s a moment to look up at the aurora once the beach is clear.

Watch the Starter Island combat Short on YouTube

The Early Access Alpha starts Friday 4 December 2026. The launcher will be available on launch day, and registered players will receive the download link by email.

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