Get ready, adventurers! It’s time to tackle one of the creepiest bosses in Core Keeper’s latest free update, Bags & Blasts. Meet your formidable foe, Nimzura, Queen of the Burrowed Sands. For those new to the game, Core Keeper is an immersive sandbox adventure that you can experience solo or with friends, supporting up to 8 players online. Currently, you can dive into this adventure on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
### Nimruza – Queen of the Burrowed Sands
Long before the emergence of the Caveling empires, cicadas ruled the Underground, revered as the natural “keepers of time.” But as Cavelings expanded, tensions over territory led to a devastating war. The underground now bears the scars of this conflict, with cicada husks and abandoned Caveling settlements marking history. At the heart of this chaos lies Nimruza, a towering cicada queen infected by a parasite. Transformed into a malicious force, she stars as the latest formidable foe in Core Keeper. Nimruza’s tale enriches the game, deepening the Cicada-Caveling War storyline.
However, Nimruza isn’t just another boss to defeat; her introduction is pivotal for the game. Her creation stemmed from the concept of an enormous cicada queen, evolving from the cicada husks encountered so far.
### Designing Nimruza
Creating Nimruza wasn’t a simple task for the developers at Pugstorm. They aimed to differentiate her from previous bosses. By infusing Nimruza with an aura of corruption and darkness, her attack sequences reflect a loss of natural instinct, adopting mechanical traits that promise a challenging encounter.
### Exploring the Oasis
The Bags & Blasts update invites you to the Oasis, a new sub-biome nestled within the Desert of Beginnings. Here, you’ll face the daunting task of defeating Nimruza. Prepare yourself to fend off waves of cicadas, dodge Nimruza’s crushing attacks, and withstand dark energy’s perilous effects in one of Core Keeper’s most epic battles.
While wandering the Oasis, keep an eye out for the Drohmble, a cute camel-like creature. Moored alongside its playful quality is a valuable resource it provides, ideal for crafting new weaponry, albeit with a distinctive odor.
### Explosive New Skills & Weapons
Get excited because Bags & Blasts is loaded with explosive content. Discover a new Explosives skill tree that’s packed with explosive power. Experiment with Grenades and uncover new bomb types like the vacuum Void Bomb and the multi-blast Blunder Bomb. These additions revolutionize strategies and provide fresh ways to tackle Core Keeper’s most daunting challenges.
### Play it on Game Pass
With over 4 million players already part of the Core Keeper journey, the enthusiasm has been astounding, and the team expresses immense gratitude. Whether you’re a solo explorer or enjoy teaming up online, the response has been overwhelming.
If you haven’t started your expedition or looking forward to the challenge of taking down Nimruza, Core Keeper is available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Prepare yourself for an exciting journey underground!
