It Reaches Awakening Walkthrough - Chapter 1
A focused walkthrough for Chapter 1: Awakening in It Reaches. Covers the tutorial section, opening objectives, beginner puzzles, and what to collect before moving on.
It Reaches Guide Team
Chief Archivist
2026-07-30 (updated 2026-07-30)
4 min read
Difficulty: Low
Verified GuideLast reviewed: 2026-07-30
Verified GuideLast reviewed: 2026-07-30Based on the current Steam version of It Reaches.
Quick Answer
Chapter 1: Awakening is the tutorial opening of It Reaches. You play as officer Jason Thompson, learn the body camera controls, explore the arrival area, and complete simple introductory puzzles before the main hospital opens up. Exact item locations and room names are being verified against the full release.
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Chapter 1: Awakening
Estimated Time
20-40 min
Difficulty
Low
Overview
The opening chapter introduces officer Jason Thompson and the body camera perspective. You will learn movement, interaction, flashlight use, and how the camera limits your peripheral vision. This chapter sets up the routine police operation that quickly becomes a nightmare.
Objectives
- Explore the arrival area and learn body camera controls.
- Collect any documents and supplies in the starting rooms.
- Reach the hospital entrance and trigger the next objective.
- Exit the prologue into the main hospital space.
Key Puzzles
The first puzzles are tutorial-level: find a keycard, unlock a door, or restore a light source. These teach the interaction and inventory systems without major punishment for failure.
Danger Areas
- Dark corridors without flashlight backup -- conserve battery.
- The first scripted entity appearance is usually a chase tutorial, not a death trap.
Collectibles
- Tutorial documents near the starting equipment.
- First optional note about the hospital lockdown.
Tips
- Move slowly and pan the camera often; the body camera hides threats in your blind spots.
- Pick up every document -- they often unlock achievements and puzzle hints.
- Save as soon as the game allows manual saving.
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1: Awakening -- estimated 20-40 min, difficulty Low.
Focus on Explore the arrival area and learn body camera controls.. Detailed room-by-room steps are being verified against the full release and will be added as soon as possible.
What's Next
Sources & Disclaimer
Sources
- Steam store page for It Reaches (App ID 4119360)
- Official description of officer Jason Thompson and bodycam perspective
- Community-reported chapter structure from the It Reaches player hub
Last reviewed: 2026-07-30
Unofficial Fan Guide
This guide is an unofficial fan resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Emberflight Games or Perp Games. All game names, characters, screenshots, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. Chapter structure and guide details are based on the current Steam description and community sources; exact content is being verified as the full release becomes available.
Detailed steps coming soon
We are playing through Awakening to verify exact room names, item locations, and puzzle solutions. The chapter structure above is based on the official Steam description and community-reported sources; it has not been officially confirmed by the developer.
