Core Keeper’s Spookiest and Most Crawling Boss Arrives in the Sandbox Adventure

Hey there, adventurers! Get ready to face off against some of the most spine-chilling bosses yet in Core Keeper’s latest Bags & Blasts free content update. This time, prepare yourself for Nimruza, the Queen of the Burrowed Sands. For those who aren’t in the know, Core Keeper is an exhilarating sandbox adventure game that lets you dive into the depths solo or with a group of up to eight friends online. Even better, you can jump into the action on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

### Meet Nimruza – Queen of the Burrowed Sands

In the times before the Caveling empires took over, cicadas were the rulers of the underground realms, rhythmically ticking with nature’s clock and earning them the moniker “keepers of time.” But as the Cavelings expanded their territory, tensions rose, leading to a war that left both sides nearly decimated, leaving only cicada husks and ruined settlements in the wake.

At the heart of this conflict is Nimruza, the once majestic queen of the cicadas, whose domain stretched through the desert’s depths. Her reign came to a twisted halt when a parasitic force invaded her, gnawing away and turning her into a terror-infused entity. Now, she stands as a new adversary in the latest update for Core Keeper. Her tale weaves deeper into the ongoing saga of the Cicada-Caveling War, enriching the game’s evolving narrative.

Nimruza isn’t just a typical boss character. Her arrival heralds a critical evolution in Core Keeper’s universe. She was conceived from the idea of adding an immense cicada queen to continue the theme of cicada husks that players have encountered previously.

### Crafting Nimruza’s Character

Creating Nimruza involved a lot of brainstorming by the Pugstorm team to ensure she offers a unique challenge among Core Keeper’s rogue gallery. By designing her as a creature corrupted into something unnatural and ominous, her attack strategies reflect her lost instincts and transformation into a cold, mechanical threat. Expect a grueling battle where precision and strategy will be key to overcoming her relentless onslaught.

### Exploring the New Oasis

The Bags & Blasts update ushers you into the Oasis, nestled within the Desert of Beginnings—a fresh sub-biome to traverse as you strategize to defeat Nimruza. Brace yourself against the cicada armies, dodge Nimruza’s relentless strikes, and avoid the ominous aura of dark energy to conquer this giant menace, setting the stage for one of Core Keeper’s most epic battles yet.

While navigating this new terrain, be on the lookout for the Drohmble, a charming, camel-like creature that roams the lush plains of the Oasis. Raising these critters could snag you a valuable—albeit pungent—resource pivotal for crafting innovative weaponry.

### Dive into Explosive Skills and Weapons

Yes, you heard it right—more weapons! The Bags & Blasts update is amplifying Core Keeper’s arsenal with a dynamic new Explosives skill tree. Arm yourself with Grenades, and discover explosive devices like the vacuum Void Bomb and the shrapnel-slinging Blunder Bomb. These new tools open doors to fresh strategies for tackling Core Keeper’s formidable adversaries.

### Available with Game Pass

It’s mind-blowing to consider that over 4 million gamers have embarked on their Core Keeper journey. Whether you’re a lone wanderer or teaming up with friends in the underground levels, the community’s response has been astounding—and we can’t thank the players enough for their support.

And for those yet to embark on this adventure or eager to tackle Nimruza’s giant showdown, now’s the time! Core Keeper is accessible on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Dive in and explore the mysteries waiting in the underground!