Hello Explorers and welcome to our first Core Keeper developer update! We'll be aiming to share regular updates with you from now until early access (date TBC) so that you can get a closer look at the development process. We’re grateful for all of your support, and we’ve been hard at work on some brand-new biomes, characters and features for you, including... [h1]The Nature Biome[/h1] A gorgeous natural biome filled with greenery and plants. The Nature Biome is the fourth biome discoverable in the underground. How is it so green all the way down here, you ask? That’s all thanks to the sunlight that enters through the cracks in the roof of the cave. This biome may be beautiful to look at, but don’t let your guard down. Here, you will encounter Caveling Hunters disguised as bushes and Caveling Farmers that can snare you with plants and poisonous slime. Keep your wits about you, and you just might discover new hidden artefacts and locations that reveal the lore of this underground world. [img]https://i.imgur.com/mRzOCZq.png[/img] [h1]The Nature Biome Boss[/h1] Rumour has it that there is a mysterious creature lurking somewhere within the Nature Biome. It’s up to you to locate his lair and find a way to lure him down from up above. Defeat him to capture his power and use it with the Core! [h1]Merchant NPC[/h1] A friendly Caveling that offers fine wares if you have the coin. The Merchant can be found in the stone biome where the Cavelings live, and you will be able to buy items from and sell items to him. Like the look of this little guy? Perhaps you just fancy some company? The Merchant can move into your base if you have a room free for him! [h1]Updates to Armour[/h1] We’ve made some cosmetic and mechanical updates to the armour available in game. Introducing Iron Armour: tough armour made from the finest iron that allows you to take a beating without suffering as much damage as with lower tiers of armour. And Larva Armour: use this to your advantage to disguise yourself as a larva and sneak past unscathed. [img]https://i.imgur.com/iZk1t1i.png[/img] [h1]New Items[/h1] We’ve also added 20+ new environmental objects that can be used as decorations; 5+ new food items and consumables; and 15+ new pieces of equipment, weapons, and tools. We’ve had an amazing time getting to know you all on the official Core Keeper Discord, and we’re extremely grateful for all of your feedback. If you’d like to become a part of our community, take part in exclusive game discussions, and get a first look at things like concept art and game updates, [url=https://t.co/iNuQZU8Axx?amp=1]join the other Explorers here![/url]