The RPG Sea of Stars, released in 2023 by Canadian Sabotage Studio, will receive a free expansion on May 20th. The new DLC, called Throes of the Watchmaker, serves as an epilogue to the main campaign and adds approximately eight hours of new content to the protagonists' journey.
The adventure marks the return of Zale and Valere, now with new skills and classes. They face a new villain, the Fleshmancer, who wields the dangerous Eclipse Magic. However, this time, the duo won't be alone. A new ally, the Artificer, a mechanized marksman, joins the group in a completely new world.
Horloge will be the new stage of the journey
The story unfolds in Cogsworth, a cursed land created by the character Clockmaker. Known for building the Clockwork Castle and inventing the pastime Wheels, she emerges as the centerpiece of this new phase of the saga. Cogsworth, though enchanting, harbors dangers that defy logic and require the heroes to adapt quickly.
Zale and Valere abandon their traditional weapons to take on new roles. He transforms into a juggler, while she becomes a nimble acrobat. These changes are part of a unique progression system, exclusive to the expansion, which also introduces new combos and revamped abilities.
The plot delves into the Clockmaker's legacy and reveals the side effects of her obsession with temporal inventions. In this context, the cursed carnival threatens to distort time in Cogsworth, and it's up to the group to prevent the total collapse of local reality.
In addition to the enemies, the setting brings new puzzles and exploration challenges. The setting promises to blend classic fantasy elements with time-based mechanics, expanding the scope of the adventure without detracting from its nostalgic essence.
Music and gameplay remain the highlight
The soundtrack will once again be a draw for fans of the genre. Eric W. Brown, composer of the original game, returns in collaboration with Yasunori Mitsuda, known for Chrono Trigger. Together, they'll compose the music for the DLC, which promises to maintain the high standard of the main game. Furthermore, Sabotage Studio stated that the budget for the additional content is on par with that of the base game.
All platforms where the RPG is already available —PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and PC—will receive the new adventure simultaneously. This guarantees immediate access for all players, with no exclusivity or delays.
