Key Takeaways
- The new Sea of Stars update adds local co-op and revamped combat.
- Update also includes new cutscene, difficulty presets, Speedrunner Mode Relic, and quality of life improvements.
- This makes Sea of Stars one of the highest-rated co-op games on Xbox Game Pass.
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The critically-acclaimed Xbox Game Pass game Sea of Stars has received a substantial new update that adds local co-op support. Xbox Game Pass receives new day one games every month, ensuring subscribers always have something new to play.
Of course, some day one Xbox Game Pass games are better than others. One of the best games added to Xbox Game Pass these last few years is throwback RPG Sea of Stars, which has an impressive 89 overall rating on review aggregate site OpenCritic and was one of the highest-rated new game releases of 2023.
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Now Sea of Stars has gotten a major new update. The Sea of Stars Dawn of Equinox update is out now, adding a local co-op mode that lets up to three players play through the entirety of the game together. The update has also made sweeping changes to Sea of Stars combat based on player feedback and has revamped the prologue. The update has also added an extra cutscene, the Speedrunner Mode Relic, difficulty presets, and Quebecois localization. Additionally, the update has improved the Parrot Relic and has made various quality of life improvements. Needless to say, the new Sea of Stars update is substantial, and it should make one of Xbox Game Pass' best games even better.
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Sea of Stars' new co-op mode is the big selling point of the update, but the other changes should be appreciated by fans as well. All things considered, what's here is substantial enough not just to draw in players that were waiting for co-op, but also lapsed players that have already played through the game.
The update makes Sea of Stars one of the highest-rated Xbox Game Pass games with co-op support, and so anyone needing a new local co-op game to play should definitely be sure to check it out. Some may recall that Sea of Stars was once part of the PS Plus Extra lineup as well, but it has since been removed from the service, so subscribers to PlayStation's Game Pass equivalent will be missing out on the co-op update.
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Sea of Stars Dawn of Equinox Update Patch Notes
- 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: An array of general updates and improvements spanning Sea of Stars’ full campaign.
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Sea of Stars
Set in the same world as 2018's The Messenger, Sabotage Studio's Sea of Stars is an RPG that takes inspiration from Japanese classics like Chrono Trigger. Featuring a dynamic turn-based combat system and platforming-based exploration, Sea of Stars is an ambitious and gorgeous addition to the role-playing genre.
RPG
Systems
- Top Critic Rating:89/100 Critics Recommend:97%
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch , PC , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Xbox One
- Released
- August 29, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Sabotage
- Publisher(s)
- Sabotage
- Engine
- Unity
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language
- How Long To Beat
- 28 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- Video Games
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox
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