We last reported on Core Keeper, a pixel art mining sim from developer Pugstorm and publisher Fireshine Games, last year. Back then, the 2024-released game was gearing up for a Switch 2 release, as well as adding a brand new DLC. Now, another new DLC, titled Riders of the Underground, is out and is free for all existing players on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and XBOX One.
This free update introduces rideable mounts to Core Keeper for the very first time, bringing a brand-new way to explore the game’s mysterious world. All of the player-friendly cattle can now be ridden as mounts, named and given behavioral options, including commands to stay in place, roam freely, or accompany the player as an adorable pal. Players can also use the brand-new Hookshot to leap across chasms and pits, a useful grappling hook that lets adventurers explore further afield without laying down paths or bridges.
Meanwhile, in the dark, hidden corners of Core Keeper‘s Forgotten Ruins, a new sub-biome emerges: the Moss sub-biome, featuring a collection of lush greenery among its stony ruins. Alongside these core new features, the Riders of the Underground update introduces multiple new pets, each with their own unique abilities, new weapons, accessories and armor pieces, alongside a variety of quality of life improvements.
