Get ready, adventurers! Core Keeper’s latest free content update, Bags & Blasts, invites you to face off against one of the most intimidating bosses yet: Nimzura, the Queen of the Burrowed Sands. For those unfamiliar, Core Keeper offers a thrilling sandbox adventure that you can dive into solo or with others in a 2-8 player online co-op. It’s available right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and even through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, so there’s plenty of ways to hop in!
### Nimruza – Queen of the Burrowed Sands
Before the rise of the Caveling empires, the underground was dominated by cicadas, revered as the “keepers of time” due to their harmonious natural cycles. However, territorial disputes with the Cavelings erupted into a fierce war, leaving behind a landscape scarred by cicada husks and ruined settlements. Nimruza, once a proud cicada queen ruling the desert depths, fell victim to a parasitic infection that consumed her from within. Now, she’s back, transformed into a deadly force driven by malevolence, marking a new chapter in the Cicada-Caveling War saga.
But Nimruza isn’t just another boss; her presence signifies a pivotal moment in Core Keeper’s evolving world. When the developers envisioned Nimruza, they aimed to build upon the remnants of cicada husks players have encountered, thus crafting a compelling narrative continuation.
### Designing Nimruza
Creating Nimruza was no simple task, yet the Pugstorm team succeeded in making her a standout entity among the array of bosses. Her corrupted form, with attacks that are both methodically intimidating and alien, reflects a tragic evolution from a creature of instinct into a relentless, mechanical threat. Prepare yourself for a battle that demands tactical prowess!
### Exploring the Oasis
With the Bags & Blasts update, you’ll traverse the Oasis, a fresh sub-biome nestled within the Desert of Beginnings. Here, you’ll face the hordes of cicadas in an attempt to topple Nimruza. Navigate her devastating attacks and aid the resistance against this giant foe in one of Core Keeper’s most epic confrontations yet. Plus, keep an eye out for the adorable Drohmble, a camel-like creature that roams these lands. They might just provide a rather unusual but valuable resource for your crafting needs.
### Explosive New Skills & Weapons
New weapons? Absolutely! This update arms you with an Explosives skill tree that brings a whole new dynamic to your gameplay. From grenades to innovative bombs like the Void Bomb and Blunder Bomb, your battle strategies just got a lot more… electric.
### Play it on Game Pass
It’s hard to believe, but over 4 million players have already taken the plunge into Core Keeper. Whether you’ve been delving alone or with friends online, the community’s enthusiasm has been incredible, and the developers are truly thankful. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to jump in—or to revisit old grounds—now’s the time. Dive back into the depths on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The underground awaits!
