Attention, adventurers! Get ready to take on a new challenge in the form of Core Keeper’s latest free update, Bags & Blasts. This addition pits you against the spine-chilling boss, Nimzura, the Queen of the Burrowed Sands. Whether you’re a lone explorer or team up with friends in an 8-player online co-op, Core Keeper offers an underground sandbox experience that’s now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
### Enter Nimruza – Queen of the Burrowed Sands
Before the age of the Cavelings, cicadas reigned supreme underground. These “keepers of time” lived harmoniously within the natural order until the Cavelings began encroaching, sparking a conflict that led nearly to mutual destruction—with the remnants of this ancient war visible through scattered cicada husks and ruined Caveling settlements. At the heart of this epic saga is Nimruza, a giant cicada queen tormented by a parasitic force. Once spreading her brood throughout the desert, she is now an ominous foe brought to life in Core Keeper’s fresh update, driven by darkness and significant to the unfolding narrative of the Cicada-Caveling War.
But don’t label her as just a regular boss fight. Nimruza brings a pivotal moment to Core Keeper’s storyline. Her creation emerged from the idea of evolving the cicada husks you might’ve stumbled upon in your journey, marking a significant development in the game.
### Crafting the Nemesis: Nimruza
The creative minds at Pugstorm meticulously crafted Nimruza to stand apart from other bosses. She’s been transformed into a twisted, threatening entity, her attack patterns reflecting her corrupted nature. This encounter promises to be daunting, with systematic, machine-like assaults that echo Nimruza’s lost natural instincts, demanding players to bring their A-game.
### Discover the Oasis
Dive into the Oasis, a new sub-biome within the Desert of Beginnings, as part of the Bags & Blasts update. Here, you’ll confront Nimruza amidst her cicada minions, outwit her devastating attacks, and dodge her dark energy moves in one of Core Keeper’s most epic battles yet. While you’re there, be on the lookout for the Drohmble, a delightful camel-like critter. Ranching these creatures could yield a uniquely stinky yet valuable resource, perfect to craft some innovative weaponry.
### New Explosive Arsenal
Yes, you heard that right—new weapons! The Bags & Blasts update introduces an Explosives skill tree, adding more firepower to your arsenal. Toss grenades and uncover grenade types like the vacuum Void Bomb and the multi-blast Blunder Bomb, allowing creative new strategies to tackle the underground’s greatest threats.
### Experience Core Keeper with Game Pass
It’s amazing to see that over 4 million players have embarked on the Core Keeper adventure. Whether you’re exploring below solo or with friends online, we’re deeply grateful for all the support from players. If you haven’t joined in yet, or you’re ready to face off against Nimruza, remember that Core Keeper is currently available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Dive into the underground adventure and we’ll see you there!
