Sea of Stars “Dawn of Equinox” update coming in November, makes big changes

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As a veteran gamer with decades of experience under my belt and countless hours spent navigating the vast, digital realms, I must say that Sabotage Studio’s announcement for the Dawn of Equinox update to Sea of Stars has truly piqued my interest. The list of features they’ve outlined is nothing short of impressive, particularly the all-new local co-op mode and the comprehensive balancing pass on combat mechanics.

Indie game developer, Sabotage Studio, has declared that they will be releasing a complimentary upgrade titled “Dawn of Equinox” for the game “Sea of Stars”. This exciting addition is planned for release on November 12th, and it’ll be available to play on both PCs and consoles.

It appears that the Equinox Update, rolled out as a token of gratitude to over 5 million ardent fans of Sea of Stars, encompasses many long-awaited features and enhancements suggested by the community. The developers express that this update embodies their ultimate vision for an extraordinary adventure in Sea of Stars.

Here’s the list of features for the update:

  • All-New Local Co-op: Sea of Stars’ story will be playable in its entirety by up to three players, with allies traversing the world together and mastering a new Co-op Timed Hits combat mechanic.
  • Combat 2.0: The addition of Mystery Locks brings a new gameplay loop around revealing the ways to break the spells of enemies each time a new type is encountered in battle. Along with “Reveal” functions added to some of the playable cast’s special skills, Combo Points now remain after battle, offering new ways to open certain encounters, or test different damage types on enemies to reveal their locks. A comprehensive balancing pass has also been done to reflect both these new changes and player feedback since launch.
  • A Revamped Prologue: Implementing combat for the young versions of our heroes, the updated flow does away with the flashback structure to begin in their childhood, directly including action in the prologue.
  • Bonus Cinematic Scene: An entirely new cutscene has been added to accentuate a pivotal moment in the original adventure, referred to as “Paths on Water.”
  • A Speedrunner Mode Relic: This new item activates a range of features helpful for those looking to set a new personal best or world record.
  • Difficulty Presets: Three difficulty options are now available when starting a new game, which are presets using the game’s Relics. New Relics have also been added, both for quality of life and difficulty adjustments.
  • Improved Parrot Relic: Sea of Stars’ secret-tracking parrot has learned a few new tricks to better assist players tracking down overlooked challenges and collectibles.
  • Quebecois Localization: A comprehensive French Canadian translation for Quebec’s finest Solstice Warriors.
  • Quality of Life Improvements: A constellation of general updates and improvements spanning Sea of Stars’ full campaign.

It’s important to mention that The Throes of the Watchmaker DLC, which includes a fresh storyline, playable character, and serves as a continuation of sorts after the main game, is set to be released for free in Spring 2025.


 

Sea of Stars is out now for PC and consoles. The update will drop on November 12th.

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2024-09-30 17:45