Prepare yourselves, adventurers! There’s a huge new battle on the horizon in Core Keeper, and it’s pitting you against one of the creepiest bosses to date: Nimzura, the Queen of the Burrowed Sands. This challenge comes with the latest free content update, Bags & Blasts. If you haven’t dived underground with Core Keeper yet, it’s a thrilling sandbox adventure game you can enjoy solo or with friends, in an exciting 2-8 player online co-op mode. You can start your adventure today on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
### Nimruza – The Burrowed Sands’ Monarch
Before the rise of Caveling empires, cicadas reigned supreme underground, their life cycles earning them the revered title of “keepers of time.” Yet, territorial conflicts with the Cavelings erupted into a devastating war, leaving behind cicada husks and ruined settlements—grim reminders of this near-apocalyptic clash. Central to this saga is Nimruza, a former majestic cicada queen whose offspring once thrived in the desert’s depths. She was tragically infected by a parasite, twisting her into a dark, malevolent creature. This transformation has turned her into one fearsome adversary in Core Keeper’s latest story evolution, further delving into the Cicada-Caveling War.
Nimruza is far more than just another boss battle. Her presence signals a significant storyline shift in Core Keeper, evolving from the very idea of a grand cicada queen to the corrupted force she is now, a concept born from the fragmented cicada husks players have encountered throughout their journey.
### Crafting Nimruza’s Character
The minds at Pugstorm invested serious effort into crafting a boss who stands apart. Designing Nimruza as an unnaturally warped antagonist is mirrored in her attack methods. Expect a taxing fray where regimented, almost robotic assault patterns showcase her lost instincts, marking her descent into a formidable machine of villainy.
### The Oasis Awaits
In the new Bags & Blasts update, take on the excitement of exploring the Oasis, a fresh sub-biome nestled in the Desert of Beginnings. Your mission? To face down Nimruza and douse this malevolent energy for good. Battle through swarms of cicadas, sidestep Nimruza’s crushing blows, and steer clear of the ominous energies she wields in what promises to be one of Core Keeper’s most epic encounters to date.
Additionally, look out for the Drohmble, a charming new camel-like creature inhabiting the fertile grounds of the Oasis. Herding these gentle beasts can yield a surprisingly useful resource, ideal for crafting the latest weapon innovations.
### Introducing Explosive Skills & Weapons
Did someone say new weapons? Absolutely! The Bags & Blasts update is unleashing more bang for your buck with an Explosives skill tree, infusing Core Keeper with exhilarating fresh gameplay avenues. Unleash Grenades to ward off distant foes, and experiment with new bomb varieties, like the suction power of Void Bombs and the explosive brilliance of Blunder Bombs, giving you strategies to tackle the game’s toughest threats.
### Available on Game Pass!
It’s astonishing that over 4 million players have embarked on their journey within Core Keeper. Be you a solitary digger or part of an online fellowship, the community’s enthusiasm has been nothing short of awe-inspiring – huge thanks to everyone on board so far.
If you’re yet to begin your underground quest or itching to lock horns with Nimruza in this massive new boss fight, don’t forget that Core Keeper is at your fingertips on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. See you in the depths!
