Eerie New Boss Crawls into Core Keeper’s Sandbox Adventure

Hey adventurers! Time to brace yourselves for an epic showdown with the ultimate creepy-crawly boss: Nimruza, the Queen of the Burrowed Sands. She stars in Core Keeper’s latest free content update, Bags & Blasts. If you haven’t delved into this subterranean treasure yet, Core Keeper is an engaging sandbox adventure game perfect for solo play or cooperative fun with 2-8 pals online. Plus, it’s readily available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass!

### Meet Nimruza – The Queen of the Burrowed Sands

Long before the rise of the Caveling empires, cicadas ruled the underground. They lived in harmony with nature, so much so that they earned the nickname “keepers of time.” But as the Cavelings expanded their territory, clashes ensued, spiraling into a war that left the lands littered with cicada husks and ruined Caveling settlements.

Central to this ancient conflict is Nimruza, a grand cicada queen who once reigned over the desert depths. Unfortunately, she’s now under the influence of a parasite that turned her into a malevolent force. In Core Keeper’s latest update, Nimruza is not just a formidable foe; she drives the unfolding saga of the Cicada-Caveling War.

Nimruza’s introduction is more than just another boss fight—it’s a significant narrative leap in Core Keeper’s universe. Her creation stems from the idea of a colossal cicada queen, offering a natural progression from the husks you’ve previously encountered.

### The Creation of Nimruza

The team at Pugstorm took their time carefully crafting Nimruza, ensuring she stands out from Core Keeper’s other bosses. They envisioned her as a corrupted entity, reflected in her precise, regimented attack patterns. Her mode of combat illustrates her transformation from a natural creature into a mechanical menace.

### Discover the Oasis

With the Bags & Blasts update, you’ll explore the Oasis, a refreshing new sub-biome within the Desert of Beginnings. Here, you will take on Nimruza, evading her lethal attacks and battling hordes of cicadas. This is one of Core Keeper’s most intense boss fights to date.

While you’re exploring the Oasis, keep an eye out for the Drohmble—these charming camel-like creatures roam the area, and their output, though a bit stinky, is essential for crafting new weapons.

### Unleash Explosive Skills & Weapons

Yes, you read that right! Bags & Blasts brings an explosive twist to your adventures in Core Keeper. The new Explosives skill tree opens up exciting gameplay possibilities. Use new types of bombs like the powerful Void Bomb and the multi-blast Blunder Bomb to find fresh strategies and blast your way through the game’s many challenges.

### Experience Core Keeper on Game Pass

It’s amazing to see that over 4 million players have already joined the Core Keeper adventure. Whether you’re exploring solo or with friends, the positive feedback from the community has been overwhelming—thank you all for your support!

If you’re new or ready to fend off Nimruza in a gigantic boss battle, don’t forget: Core Keeper is available for you right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. Plus, it’s part of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Dive in, and let’s meet in the underground world!