Sea of Stars gets a big update with the release of Dawn of Equinox
Sabotage Studios have been hard at work since the release of Sea of Stars in 2023 and while the expansion Throes of the Watchmaker is still coming, there is new content to enjoy today with the Dawn of Equinox update. Check out the trailer to see what is included.
So what is new in this update, turns out quite a lot.
3 Player Couch Co-op
Sea of Stars’ adventure is now 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. Yes, what was initially presented as a more limited “Single Player +” mode has evolved into a full-fledged co-op experience!
Combat 2.0
The addition of Mystery Locks brings a new gameplay loop around revealing the ways to break the spells of new enemies entering the fray. Along with "Reveal" functions added to some of the 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.
Speedrunner Mode Relic
This new Relic was designed with the help of the speedrunning community, activating a range of features helpful for those looking to set a new personal best or world record.
Difficulty Presets
Three difficulty settings are now available when starting a new game, which are presets using the game's Relics. New Relics have also been added, some for quality of life, and others for difficulty adjustments.
Improved Parrot Relic
The secret-tracking parrot has learned a few new tricks to better assist players tracking down overlooked challenges and collectibles.
Plus, a number of other general updates, bug fixes and QoL improvements spanning Sea of Stars’ full campaign are also part of the Dawn of Equinox update.
The game is still going to get content, as the Throes of the Watchmaker DLC is expected to land sometime in Autumn 2025, but there is no firmer date than that right now. The game is out for Switch, PC, PlayStation and Xbox, with it also available in Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC.
