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AE: Archeological Expedition

Explore dig sites inspired by real locations, from Petra to Pompeii, and unearth artifacts spanning 10 historical eras. Brush away the centuries, discover the stories behind each find, and fill your journal…

28 September 2026

AE: Archeological Expedition is an indie developed by Akka, released 28 September 2026 on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What AE: Archeological Expedition is

AE: Archeological Expedition is an indie game developed by Akka and released in 2026. It is available on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Godot Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Explore dig sites inspired by real locations, from Petra to Pompeii, and unearth artifacts spanning 10 historical eras. Brush away the centuries, discover the stories behind each find, and fill your journal one careful dig at a time
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are educational and historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Dual-core 1.5 GHz, 6 GB RAM and Intel HD 4000 / HD 620. An 6GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it launched against

AE: Archeological Expedition launched on 28 September 2026, within three weeks of Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall and Valheim.

Released around the same time: Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Valheim.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

AE: Archeological Expedition — frequently asked questions

When did AE: Archeological Expedition come out?
AE: Archeological Expedition was released on 28 September 2026 for Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What are the minimum PC requirements for AE: Archeological Expedition?
At minimum, AE: Archeological Expedition needs Dual-core 1.5 GHz, 6 GB RAM, Intel HD 4000 / HD 620 graphics, 500 MB available space of storage.
How many GB is AE: Archeological Expedition?
The PC version needs about 0.5 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("500 MB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

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