Sea Of Stars Dev Announced Free Dawn Of Equinox Update Releasing Nov. 12th

As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for turn-based RPGs and a soft spot for games that deliver on their promise of expansive worlds and deep narratives, I can hardly contain my excitement for Sabotage Studio’s upcoming free update for Sea of Stars – Dawn of Equinox. This November, we’ll be treated to a plethora of new features, from local co-op play to combat system improvements, all culminating in the fully realized vision for this spectacular adventure.


It’s been some time since Sabotage Studio, known for their hit turn-based RPG Sea of Stars, provided an update on the progress of their upcoming expansion. The exact release date for the Throes of the Watchmaker DLC’s full-fledged side-adventure isn’t specified yet, but the developers have recently shared some news about it to keep players informed.

A complimentary upgrade titled “Dawn of Equinox” for the game Sea of Stars is on its way in November. This is prior to the launch of the Throes of the Watchmaker DLC, whose specific release date remains undisclosed at this time. Sabotage Studio has shared details about this update, revealing new content and features as well as its official release date. They’ve mentioned that “Dawn of Equinox” embodies their complete vision for the breathtaking adventure offered in Sea of Stars.

Sea Of Stars Dev Announced Free Dawn Of Equinox Update Releasing Nov. 12th

Regarding the contents of the Dawn of Equinox free update before its launch in November, let me share with you a sneak peek at the fresh features and enhancements that will be added to Sea of Stars:

  • New Local Co-op allows us to team together and explore the main story with “up to three players” with a new in-game combat mechanic, Co-op Timed Hits
  • New “Bonus Cinematic Scene” has been added for “a pivotal moment in the original adventure”
  • New Speedrunner Mode Relic for our avid speedrunners which this item “activates a range of features” for setting records and breaking personal best scores
  • New Difficulty Presets have been added when starting a new game, “which are presets using the game’s Relics,” and as such, new Relics are being introduced for” quality of life and difficulty adjustments”
  • New Localization is arriving to Sea of Stars as “a comprehensive French Canadian translation for Quebec’s finest Solstice Warriors”
  • Combat 2.0 is the game’s improved combat system, which adds Mystery Locks, adding “a new gameplay loop” to reveal dynamic ways of breaking spells when new enemies are encountered, and the Reveal functionalities have been included for some of our heroes’ unique skills. In addition, Combo Points remain post-battle for new ways of approaching encounters or trying out different types of damage for enemies’ locks to be revealed
  • The game’s Prologue has been revamped to include improved combat systems and “updated flow” to eliminate “the flashback structure” to start in their childhood, which also impacts the action featured in this section
  • The Parrot Relic has been improved to assist players better when “tracking down overlooked challenges and collectibles”

In addition to the fresh and advanced elements, there are planned improvements for the game’s quality of life to ensure the overall wellbeing and smoothness of the gameplay with regular updates encompassing the entire Sea of Stars campaign. Additionally, the developer mentioned that the new Local Co-op mode will synchronize seamlessly with the Throes of the Watchmaker DLC upon its release in Spring 2025.

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2024-10-01 11:13