It is time to dust off your pickaxes, polish your armour, and get ready for a brand-new way to navigate the deep, dark subterranean depths. Pugstorm and Fireshine Games have officially announced Riders of the Underground, a huge new free content update for their hit mining adventure, Core Keeper.
Launching on September 21 across PC and consoles, this massive update promises to completely revolutionise how players explore, fight, and survive in the game’s rich, underground world.
Saddle Up for a Whole New Adventure
The headline feature of the upcoming Riders of the Underground update is the highly anticipated addition of mounts and rideable creatures. Players will finally be able to leap into the saddle and traverse the treacherous, sprawling caverns faster than ever before. Whether you are trekking through winding caves, fleeing dangerous boss encounters, or hauling back rare loot to your base, mounting up will add a fast-paced, exciting layer to your underground journeys.
Alongside rideable companions, the update is set to deliver a treasure trove of fresh content:
- New Mounts & Companions: Tame and ride unique subterranean beasts built to handle the subterranean terrain.
- Expanded Biomes & Content: Discover new, uncharted areas filled with fresh resources, crafting materials, and secrets to unearth.
- Formidable Enemies & Bosses: Test your gear and combat skills against terrifying new threats lurking in the dark.
- QoL Improvements & Gear: Enjoy new weapons, armour sets, and quality-of-life enhancements designed to elevate both solo and co-op play.
Best of all? The Riders of the Underground expansion is 100% free for all existing owners of the game across all platforms.
A Subterranean Sensation: 6 Million Players Strong!
The announcement of the new update comes alongside another monumental milestone: Core Keeper has officially passed 6 million players worldwide! Since its early success, Core Keeper has captured the hearts of adventure fans by blending the best elements of sandbox crafting, base building, farming, and action-RPG boss battles. Reaching 6 million players is a testament to Pugstorm’s dedicated post-launch support and the amazingly vibrant, passionate gaming community that continues to grow with every update.
Mark Your Calendars
Whether you’re a seasoned cave explorer with a fully fortified underground sanctuary or a newcomer looking to jump into one of indie gaming’s biggest success stories, there has never been a better time to dive in.
Get your gear ready, call up your co-op crew, and prepare to ride out when Core Keeper: Riders of the Underground lands on September 21 for PC and consoles.
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