Core Keeper Unleashes Its Creepiest and Crawliest Boss in the Sandbox Adventure

Hey adventurers, it’s time to brace yourselves for an epic showdown with Nimzura, the menacing Queen of the Burrowed Sands, starring in Core Keeper’s latest update, Bags & Blasts. If you haven’t yet delved into this subterranean adventure, Core Keeper is a sandbox game where you can explore alone or with friends, supporting 2-8 players online. Available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC, it’s part of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass too!

### Meet Nimzura – Ruler of the Burrowed Sands

In the days before the great Caveling empires took root, cicadas reigned over the Underground. Revered as “keepers of time,” their harmonious cycles once controlled the environment. However, as the Cavelings rose in power, clashes over territory erupted into a fierce conflict. Evidence of this ancient battle lies scattered throughout the underground—cicada husks and the ruins of Caveling strongholds.

Central to this saga is Nimzura, once the commanding Queen of the cicadas. Her vast brood thrived until a dark parasite invaded her, taking over from inside. Now driven by this sinister force, Nimzura is an imposing adversary in Core Keeper’s newest chapter. Her tale enriches the storyline, delving deeper into the Cicada-Caveling War.

But Nimzura is more than just a boss to defeat. Her unveiling marks a pivotal shift in Core Keeper’s narrative. Conceptualized as a massive cicada queen, she evolves from the cicada husks you encounter on your journey.

### Crafting the Nemesis: Nimzura

The creative minds at Pugstorm invested significant time in making Nimzura truly stand out. The choice to depict her as a corrupted entity is mirrored in her combat style. Players will face a tough battle against her precise, almost robotic attacks, highlighting her transformation from a natural wonder to a dark machine.

### New Journey Awaits: The Oasis

With the Bags & Blasts update, you’ll navigate the Oasis, a fresh sub-biome in the Desert of Beginnings. Engage in an epic showdown with Nimzura as you seek to end her reign of terror. Battle cicada swarms, sidestep her crushing blows, and fend off destructive dark energy in what’s one of Core Keeper’s most intense battles yet.

While traversing the Oasis, be on the lookout for the Drohmble, a cute camel-like beast roaming its fertile fields. Taming these creatures unlocks a useful (albeit smelly) resource key to crafting novel weaponry.

### Power-Up: Explosive Skills & Weapons

Yes, you did hear it right! The Bags & Blasts update cranks up the excitement with a new Explosives skill tree to amplify your gameplay experience. Take out foes using an arsenal of Grenades and discover novel bomb types like the vacuum Void Bomb and the multi-blast Blunder Bomb. These powerful tools allow you to carve through cavern walls and devise innovative strategies against Core Keeper’s toughest challenges.

### Dive Into Core Keeper via Game Pass

It’s astounding to realize that Core Keeper has already drawn over 4 million players into its captivating adventure. Whether battling solo or with friends online, the community’s incredible response has been overwhelming, and we owe a huge thank you to all our explorers.

For those yet to embark on this journey, or if you’re gearing up to tackle Nimzura, remember Core Keeper is ready for you on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and available with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. See you beneath the surface!