Terrifying New Boss Crawls Into Core Keeper’s Sandbox Adventure

Attention Adventurers! Prepare for an epic showdown with one of the most nightmarish bosses Core Keeper has to offer—Nimzura, the Queen of the Burrowed Sands. This formidable foe is part of the thrilling new Bags & Blasts free content update. Haven’t experienced the excitement of Core Keeper yet? This sandbox adventure game allows you to venture solo or team up with friends in a 2-8 player online co-op setting. The great news is it’s readily accessible on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass!

### Nimruza – Queen of the Burrowed Sands

Once upon a time, before the rise of the Caveling empires, cicadas reigned supreme beneath the surface, celebrated as the guardians of time due to their synchronized life cycles. Alas, as the Cavelings spread, territorial scuffles escalated into a fierce war. The remains of cicada husks and the ruins of Caveling settlements scattered throughout the underground serve as haunting echoes of a conflict that nearly obliterated both species.

At the heart of this epic battle stands Nimruza. Formerly a towering queen, her vast brood flourished in the desert’s depths until a parasite lodged within her, drawing her into a twisted, malevolent existence. In this most recent Core Keeper update, Nimruza emerges not just as a boss, but as a pivotal storyline element expanding the narrative of the Cicada-Caveling War.

Nimruza’s battle emerges not only as another challenging confrontation but as a critical narrative shift in Core Keeper’s universe. The creation of Nimruza, which began as a vision of an immense cicada queen, continues the narrative built by discovering cicada husks during your travels.

### Creating Nimruza

The talented folks at Pugstorm have poured careful thought into making sure Nimruza stands apart from every other boss in Core Keeper. Designing her as a force corrupt and darkly altered from her natural state is mirrored in her complex and relentless attack patterns. Players can expect a tough battle, as this boss’s attacks are precise and almost machine-like, illustrating her transformation into a monstrous entity devoid of her former instincts.

### Discovering the Oasis

With the Bags & Blasts update, players are invited to explore the Oasis, a fresh sub-biome tucked away in the Desert of Beginnings. Engage Nimruza there and quash this latest dark menace. As you fend off swarms of cicadas, dodge Nimruza’s powerful attacks, and neutralize the dark energy assault, you’re in for one of Core Keeper’s most intense boss battles yet.

While you’re uncovering the secrets of the Oasis, be on the lookout for the Drohmble, a lovable camel-like creature. These creatures can be ranch-managed to produce surprisingly valuable (albeit slightly stinky) resources, perfect for the crafting of new weaponry.

### Explosive New Skills & Weapons

Yes, that’s right—new weapons are a part of this update! Bags & Blasts is designed to kick things up a notch, with the arrival of a new Explosives skill tree. This provides a powerful and supremely tactical addition to your gameplay. With the introduction of grenades and novel bomb varieties like the vacuum-like Void Bomb and the multifaceted Blunder Bomb, players have fresh opportunities to devise strategic assaults or blast pathways through the cavernous expanses of the game.

### Experience It on Game Pass

It’s truly impressive, the number of gamers—over four million—who have already set foot in Core Keeper’s fascinating world. Whether you’re venturing solo or partaking in online connectivity’s wonders, the community’s response has been incredible, and we extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every participant.

For those of you who haven’t yet embarked on this journey, or if you’re eager to dive back in to subdue Nimruza in this massive new boss encounter, don’t forget: Core Keeper is out now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and offered with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. We can’t wait to see you in the underground world of exploration and excitement!