Terrifying New Boss Lurks in Core Keeper’s Sandbox Adventure

Hey gamers and adventurers! It’s time to prepare yourselves for a showdown with one of the most sinister bosses yet: Nimruza, the Queen of the Burrowed Sands. She’s part of the latest Bags & Blasts content update for Core Keeper, which you can dive into solo or with up to eight friends in online co-op. The best part? You can play it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC, plus, it’s included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass!

### Nimruza – Reigning Queen of the Burrowed Sands

Before the Caveling empires rose to power, cicadas ruled the underground. Revered as the “keepers of time,” these creatures perfectly aligned with the natural order. However, territorial conflicts escalated into a war that nearly obliterated both cicadas and Cavelings. All that remains are their desolate husks and wrecked settlements.

At the heart of this age-old war is Nimruza, a once-majestic cicada queen whose brood swarmed the desert depths. Unfortunately, she fell prey to a parasite that invaded her body, consuming her from within. Driven by this dark force, she becomes your adversary in this update, fueling the Core Keeper narrative with the ongoing saga of the Cicada-Caveling War.

Nimruza isn’t just a run-of-the-mill boss encounter; she ushers in a pivotal chapter in Core Keeper’s storyline. Her creation stemmed from the idea of evolving the cicada husks you’ve seen throughout your journey into a massive, formidable queen.

### Crafting Nimruza

The creative minds at Pugstorm poured their talent into ensuring Nimruza is a standout addition to Core Keeper’s roster of foes. They designed her as a twisted, malevolent force, her attack patterns reflecting the loss of her natural instincts. Prepare for a battle against her regimented, almost mechanical assaults—the perfect embodiment of her dark transformation.

### Discover the Oasis

The Bags & Blasts update introduces the Oasis, a new sub-biome nestled within the Desert of Beginnings. Engage Nimruza here in an epic clash as you fend off cicada armies, dodge her crushing blows, and survive her dark energy attacks in one of Core Keeper’s most challenging boss battles yet.

While exploring the Oasis, look out for the Drohmble—a delightful camel-like creature. Ranching these can lead to stumbling upon a highly valuable (albeit smelly) resource essential for crafting innovative weaponry.

### New Explosive Skills & Weapons

Did someone say new weaponry? You heard right! This update focuses on delivering explosive thrills with a fresh Explosives skill tree. Unleash chaos with powerful grenades and discover new bomb types, such as the Void Bomb and the Blunder Bomb, which offer unique strategies to tackle Core Keeper’s biggest threats.

### Available on Game Pass

It’s astounding to see over 4 million players have embarked on their Core Keeper adventure. Whether flying solo or teaming up online, the reception has been overwhelmingly positive—so thank you to everyone who’s given it a go!

Haven’t started your journey yet? Or maybe you’re ready to face off against Nimruza head-to-head in this epic battle? Remember, Core Keeper is available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC, with access via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Get ready to dive into the underground!

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Core Keeper offers an immersive experience where explorers like yourself can delve into long-hidden caverns brimming with secrets. As you play, your choices shape a rewarding journey—collecting relics, crafting tools, and building bases within a universe that shifts and evolves around you. Enhance your skills, take on legendary Titans, and harness the core’s hidden power. From farming and fishing to encountering the Cavelings, every aspect of this underground world is yours to carve out and discover.