Core Keeper’s 1.3 Update, Riders of the Underground, is LIVE!

We’ve just reached the first stop on the Road to the Maw , which means it’s time to saddle up and head on out in Riders of the Underground! This major content update brings some exciting new features to the ancient and mysterious world of Core Keeper, including all-new ways to explore. Find out more about what to expect in 1.3 and learn more about our roadmap and upcoming content below!

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Riders of the Underground Features

There are many different ways to explore in Core Keeper, whether you’re walking, riding in a minecart, sailing, driving, or even teleporting across the underground. As of right now, players can add riding mounts, thanks to the new Saddle feature, and leaping over pits using the new Hookshot to that list!

Use the Saddle to turn ordinary cattle into noble steeds by approaching your desired mount and simply placing the Saddle upon it. You’ll even be able to access a brand-new Saddle UI where you can change your mount’s name and adjust its behaviour for when you’re not riding it. When you’re done, you can remove the saddle and return your mount to its former “cattle” status.

The more daring among you might enjoy swinging around the underground using the new Hookshot, which functions similarly to a grappling hook by latching onto solid surfaces like walls and pulling the player over pits and water. Spiderman 2000, cry your heart out!

We’ve also added a brand-new sub-biome to the mix, found amongst the Forgotten Ruins. Introducing the Moss sub-biome, a dark, humid, and surprisingly lush ecosystem that’s home to a docile new cattle known as the Orex. Don’t let its raptor-like appearance fool you, Orexes aren’t interested in hunting big game – they prefer to spend their time scarfing down insects and snuffling Moorshrooms!

As you take advantage of 1.3’s new methods of exploration, you might encounter one or two Pet Eggs on your travels. Meet the frog-like Hoppet, the adorable Azeos Jr, and…another surprise pet you’ll have to discover all on your own. All our new pets have their own powers, mannerisms, and colour variations, but we’ll leave discovering those up to you!

Community feedback is something that’s always at the forefront of our minds during development, and there were a couple of key features that you’d expressed an interest in that we’re delighted to include in 1.3. First up, we’ve added some new quality-of-life features based on your feedback such as a key bind to cycle through loadouts and the ability to compare gear – something we’ve had lots of requests for! Gear comparisons will allow players to optimise their builds with ease and we’re very pleased to be able to offer this as a feature. In addition to this, we also made the paintbrush area size adjustable, worked on a load of balancing for the game, and we made improvements to Mages and Summoners that we’re excited for you to uncover as you play.

We could talk forever about all the new additions to 1.3, but we think it’s time you jumped right in and saw them for yourselves! Of course, you can read a full list of patch notes for this update here for a more in-depth look at what to expect from this update.

Road to the Maw

Riders of the Underground is just the first stop on the Road to the Maw – a series of interconnected major content updates building up towards the reveal of what lies beyond Breaker’s Reach. The Road to the Maw functions as a roadmap for future Core Keeper content and includes Riders of the Underground (1.3), Trials of the Depths (1.4), and Beyond the Breach (1.5) alongside plans for minor content updates too! You can find out more about the Road to the Maw and get a good look at our roadmap here .

Explorer’s Guide Update

The arrival of 1.3 marks a very exciting time for us, as it’s the first major content update since we released our official Explorer’s Guide. The Explorer’s Guide is a digital handbook for those who really want to get to grips with all things Core Keeper. From the start of your adventure all the way to late-game content, you’ll find everything you need to know alongside official lore drops, top tips, fun facts, and 100 hand-drawn illustrations. We’ve just updated the Explorer’s Guide with information on 1.3 alongside additions from the various minor content updates we’ve had along the way. Check it out here !

That’s all from us for now, Explorers! Now go forth and ride off into the sunset! We can’t wait to see which cattle you pick as your mounts and to hear your feedback on all things 1.3. You can share your thoughts, comments, and opinions with us right here in the comments on this Steam post or over on…

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