Hey there, adventurers! It’s time to ready your gear for an epic showdown with some of the creepiest and most nightmarish bosses ever: Nimruza, the Queen of the Burrowed Sands. She’s the highlight of the sparkling new Bags & Blasts content update for Core Keeper. For those who haven’t yet plunged into this underground sensation, Core Keeper is a sandbox adventure game perfect for solo explorers or a group of friends playing online with up to 8 players. It’s now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. Plus, it comes with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for those who have it!
### Nimruza – Queen of the Burrowed Sands
Long before the Cavelings strode through the underground, cicadas ruled the depths with their life cycles intricately attuned to nature, earning them the revered title of “keepers of time.” However, as the Cavelings spread out, a struggle over land escalated into a fierce war. The remnants of this epic clash remain scattered underground, with the cicada husks and ruined Caveling settlements serving as stark reminders of the battle that pushed both sides to the brink of extinction.
Right at the heart of this age-spanning war is Nimruza, once a majestic queen commanding a vast brood beneath the desert. She was mighty until a sinister parasite took hold, consuming her from within and turning her into a potent adversary in Core Keeper’s latest update. Her tale deepens the game, expanding the narrative of the Cicada-Caveling war.
Nimruza’s entry to the game isn’t just another boss for players to conquer. Her presence signifies a key turning point in Core Keeper’s storyline. Initially envisioned as a towering cicada, this queen’s evolution is both natural and formidable, fleshing out the saga of the cicada husks found throughout the game.
### Designing Nimruza
The creative minds at Pugstorm dedicated significant thought into making Nimruza a standout boss among Core Keeper’s many challenges. They chose to portray her as a corrupted force, her natural instincts twisted into something mechanical and menacing. You’ll be up against a challenging enemy who has lost her natural grace, replaced with brutal, regimented attack patterns that echo her transformation into a harbinger of destruction.
### Exploring the Oasis
Within the Bags & Blasts update, players will dive into the Oasis, a fresh sub-biome situated in the Desert of Beginnings. Here, the mission is to combat Nimruza’s wicked influence. Face off against cicada swarms, dodge Nimruza’s powerful strikes, and outmaneuver the terrifying force of dark energy to best this mighty boss.
And while you traverse the Oasis, be on the lookout for the Drohmble, a charming camel-like creature wandering the lush plains of the Oasis. This cute addition can be ranch-raised and offers up a rather stinky yet valuable resource vital for crafting new and powerful weaponry.
### Explosive New Skills & Weapons
Who’s ready for some new armaments? The Bags & Blasts update brings an explosive twist to Core Keeper, introducing a brand-new Explosives skill tree. This ignition of power allows for unprecedented play strategies. Unleash the power of Grenades and experiment with novel bomb types, such as the vacuuming Void Bomb and the shattering multi-blast Blunder Bomb, offering new tactics to take down the game’s most formidable foes.
### Play it on Game Pass
With over 4 million players already diving into Core Keeper’s depths, whether you’re charting the cavernous worlds alone or with friends online, the game’s warm reception has been thrilling. We want to extend our gratitude to all who’ve joined the adventure.
If you’re yet to embark on this journey or just itching to leap back in to tackle Nimruza’s towering challenge, remember that Core Keeper is ready for action on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. It’s also available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. See you in the depths of the underground!
