Adventurers, it’s time to ready yourselves for an epic showdown with one of the most ominous bosses yet: Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands. As part of the exciting new “Bags & Blasts” update for Core Keeper, this boss battle is sure to be a thrill. If you haven’t yet experienced the depths of this underground saga, Core Keeper is a captivating sandbox adventure game that you can dive into either on your own or with a group of friends in a 2-8 player online co-op. And the best part? You can start your journey right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, or with Game Pass on any platform!
### Nimruza – Queen of the Burrowed Sands
Long before the Caveling empires rose to power, cicadas were the rulers of the Underground. These ancient creatures, in harmony with nature’s rhythm, earned the reverent title of “keepers of time.” However, as the Cavelings began expanding, a brutal territorial war erupted. The underground is now littered with the remains of cicada husks and decimated Caveling settlements, serving as haunting relics of a conflict that almost obliterated both factions.
At the heart of this epic struggle is Nimruza. Once a majestic cicada queen overseeing a vast brood below the desert sands, her fate took a dark turn when a parasite infested her, devouring her from the inside out. This new, dark force propels her onward, making her a daunting adversary in Core Keeper’s latest update. Nimruza’s saga deepens and propels the narrative of the Cicada-Caveling War forward.
But Nimruza isn’t merely another boss to defeat. Her inclusion in the game denotes a significant shift in the storyline, taking Core Keeper’s world to greater depths. Her conception stemmed from the idea of an immense cicada queen, evolving naturally from the cicada husks players have already encountered on their adventures.
### Designing Nimruza
The creative minds at Pugstorm spent countless hours brainstorming how to make Nimruza truly stand out among Core Keeper bosses. Her transformation into a corrupted, sinister entity is evident in her attack patterns. Players will face a formidable battle characterized by methodical, almost mechanical attacks, underscoring the loss of Nimruza’s natural instincts and her metamorphosis into something monstrous.
### Exploring the Oasis
With the Bags & Blasts update, players are introduced to the Oasis, a new sub-biome located in the Desert of Beginnings. Here, the battle against Nimruza unfolds, as players fend off swarms of cicadas, dodge her powerful onslaughts, and stay clear of the deadly dark energy that permeates the air. Conquering this colossal insect marks one of the most intense boss fights in Core Keeper’s history.
While navigating this new terrain, don’t forget to keep an eye out for the Drohmble, an endearing, camel-like creature that roams the lush plains of the Oasis. Ranching these delightful animals might just unearth a smelly yet valuable resource, perfect for crafting powerful new weapons.
### Explosive New Skills & Weapons
And yes, you heard it right—there’s new weaponry up for grabs! The Bags & Blasts update is your ticket to explosive fun in Core Keeper with the addition of a fresh Explosives skill tree. Engage enemies from afar using Grenades, and uncover innovative bomb types like the vacuum Void Bomb and the multi-blast Blunder Bomb. These tools of destruction will help you tunnel through cavern walls and devise new strategies to tackle Core Keeper’s biggest challenges.
### Play it on Game Pass
It’s astonishing to realize that over 4 million players have already embarked on their adventure within Core Keeper. Whether you’ve been embarking on solo missions or exploring the caverns alongside friends online, we are thrilled and grateful for the overwhelming response from the community.
For those who haven’t yet plunged into this subterranean world, or if you’re itching to jump back into the fray against Nimruza, remember—Core Keeper is available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Ready to see what lies beneath? We’ll meet you underground!
