Sea of Stars Expands with Dawn of Equinox Update – Free Co-Op, New Combat Mechanics, and More!
Sabotage Studio's beloved RPG Sea of Stars has just received its biggest update yet with Dawn of Equinox, a free content expansion now live across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Inspired by the 90’s RPG classics, Sea of Stars has been enriched with new features, gameplay improvements, and local co-op for up to three players, bringing even more depth to the award-winning game that’s captivated over 5 million players worldwide.
New Features in Dawn of Equinox
Dawn of Equinox is more than just an update—it’s a reimagining of Sea of Stars based on community feedback, with new mechanics, story content, and quality-of-life improvements. Here’s what players can explore in this latest update:
- All-New Local Co-op: For the first time, players can journey through the entire Sea of Stars adventure with friends. Co-op Timed Hits add a fresh layer of strategy, as players master new timing mechanics to boost their attacks together.
- Combat 2.0: Mystery Locks and Combo Points bring exciting changes to combat, with new ways to reveal and exploit enemy weaknesses. Combo Points are retained after each battle, opening strategic options to tackle enemies from different angles.
- Revamped Prologue: Start the adventure from the heroes' childhood without the flashback structure, diving directly into their early lives with combat-enabled young versions of Valere and Zale.
- Bonus Cinematic Scene: A newly added scene titled "Paths on Water" enhances a key moment, adding more depth to the story’s pivotal twists.
- Speedrunner Mode Relic: This new item introduces features tailored for speedrunners aiming to beat their records, helping streamline gameplay for those looking to set new benchmarks.
- Difficulty Presets: Choose from three difficulty options, incorporating relic-based adjustments to cater to a variety of playstyles, with new Relics added to improve quality of life and challenge levels.
- Improved Parrot Relic: Sea of Stars’ beloved secret-tracking parrot now provides enhanced assistance in finding overlooked collectibles and hidden challenges.
- Quebecois Localization: A comprehensive French Canadian translation to fully immerse players from Quebec in the world of Sea of Stars.
- Quality of Life Improvements: A suite of updates enhances the game’s accessibility and smooths the overall experience across the campaign.
Preparing for the Throes of the Watchmaker DLC
As a preview of more to come, Dawn of Equinox sets the stage for Throes of the Watchmaker, a new free DLC launching in Spring 2025. In this expansion, players will follow Valere and Zale into a miniature clockwork world to take on a cursed carnival. Throes of the Watchmaker will introduce a new character, fresh challenges, and co-op support—building on the foundation laid by Dawn of Equinox.
About Sea of Stars
Released to critical acclaim and winning awards, Sea of Stars is Sabotage Studio’s homage to the golden age of turn-based RPGs. Now featuring enhanced co-op play, updated combat mechanics, and refined story elements, Sea of Stars continues to captivate fans old and new. Available on major platforms for $34.99 and free for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, this is the definitive version of the game fans have been waiting for.
