Terrifying New Boss Crawls into Core Keeper’s Sandbox Adventure

Hey adventurers! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and dive into an epic showdown against one of the most menacing bosses yet, Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands, in the latest free update for Core Keeper: Bags & Blasts. If you’re new to this underground adventure, Core Keeper is a captivating sandbox game that you can enjoy solo or with friends, supporting 2-8 players via online co-op. Even better, it’s accessible right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass!

### Nimruza – Queen of the Burrowed Sands

Before the rise of the Caveling empires, cicadas held dominance in the Underground, their life cycles perfectly symbiotic with nature — earning them the moniker “keepers of time.” But as the Cavelings expanded, fierce territorial battles led to a prolonged war. Today, the evidence of these past conflicts can be seen in the cicada husks and Caveling ruins scattered throughout the underground.

At the heart of this ancient conflict stands Nimruza, a once-majestic cicada queen who commanded a brood deep within the desert. All was well until she was overtaken by a parasite, which ultimately turned her against her own nature. Now transformed into a vessel of darkness, she presents a thrilling challenge in the latest update to Core Keeper. Nimruza’s tale adds depth to the game by expanding the narrative of the ongoing Cicada-Caveling War.

However, this isn’t just another boss fight. Nimruza’s introduction represents a pivotal moment in the game’s storyline and continuation of its adventurous journey. The concept of a giant cicada queen naturally evolved from the remnants players have encountered during their exploration.

### Designing Nimruza

The brilliant minds at Pugstorm dedicated plenty of time to making Nimruza a standout adversary. Her evolution into a corrupted and intimidating figure is evident in her battle tactics. Prepare for a fight packed with well-structured, mechanistic attacks that highlight her transformation from a natural queen into a force of malice.

### Exploring the Oasis

The Bags & Blasts update invites you to explore the Oasis, a fresh sub-biome nestled within the Desert of Beginnings. Your mission? To stop Nimruza’s malevolent domination. Face swarming cicadas, sidestep Nimruza’s crushing blows, and counteract the sinister energy threatening to engulf you in this massive boss battle.

As you traverse the Oasis, keep an eye out for the Drohmble, a cute camel-like creature whose presence enriches the area. These creatures can be raised to yield a valuable, albeit smelly, resource—perfect for crafting new weaponry.

### Explosive New Skills & Weapons

Exciting news for weapon enthusiasts—new tools of destruction are on the way! The latest update unleashes the Explosives skill tree, introducing a powerful new strategy layer to the gameplay. Fire away with Grenades, and uncover groundbreaking bomb types like the vacuuming Void Bomb or the multi-blast Blunder Bomb to carve out new paths or tackle your foes in unique ways.

### Play it on Game Pass

It’s amazing to consider that over 4 million players have embarked on their own underground adventures in Core Keeper. Whether you’re exploring solo or with companions online, the community’s enthusiasm has been incredible, and we appreciate each and every one of you.

If you haven’t yet set out on this captivating journey, or you’re eager to jump back in to face Nimruza in this colossal new challenge, remember that Core Keeper is ready and waiting for you on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Dive back in and explore the mysteries below!