Summary
WithSea of Stars, developer Sabotage Studio produced one of the most highly regarded JRPGs in modern memory. Following its acclaimed 2018 title,The Messenger,Sea of Starspivoted from a Metroidvania platformer to channel 90s era JPRGs, resulting in an instant classic that stood out as one of the best indie games of 2023. Thanks to its vibrant art design, intuitive mechanics, and memorable cast of characters,Sea of Starsdelivered a compelling and satisfying experience within the genre, leaving many fans craving more.
After previously reaching a Kickstarter stretch goal, and just shy ofSea of Stars' first year anniversary, Sabotage recently unveiled a bit more about the forthcoming Throes of the Watchmaker DLC. Sabotage has referred to the DLC as a “clockwork conundrum.” Players may recall that happens to be the name of the chapter in the main campaign when the group navigates theClockwork Castle. The latest trailer for Throes of the Watchmaker showed off more of its vision, while introducing a host of surprising and exciting takes on existing elements.
Throes of the Watchmaker will be free, and is set for a Spring 2025 release.
All Latest Confirmed Information For Sea of Stars' Throes of the Watcher Maker DLC
Sea of Stars' Throes of the Watchmaker DLC Will Introduce New Story, Characters, and More
The Watchmaker was one ofSea of Stars' most enigmatic characters, and her eccentricities were on clear display when she assisted the protagonists in their journey. Based on the name of the expansion, prior speculation pointed to The Watchmaker possibly joining the party. However, this doesn’t appear to be the case, and instead, the DLC looks to be set inside a carnival-themed clockwork landscape, where the party is on a quest for a special pocket watch. As shown in the latest trailer, Throes of the Watchmaker will include both returning and new characters, many in thematically appropriate guises. Some of these and other features fans can expect to see in the DLC are:
Lastly, true toSea of Stars' spirit of taking inspiration from past beloved games, it teased an homage toFinal Fantasy 6’s famous train suplex moment.
In addition to this DLC, Sabotage plans to add athree-player co-op mode toSea of Stars.
What the Latest Details from Sea of Stars' Throes of the Watchmaker DLC Trailer Could Reveal About its Plot
All of the above promise creative spins on the established elements in a whimsical adventure. Of particular note, the evil clones seem to be warped versions of theSolstice Warriors, Valerie and Zale, while the pair themselves are given makeovers as the Acrobat and the Juggler, keeping with the circus aesthetics and tone of the DLC. Meanwhile, The Puppeteer bears a strong resemblance to a twisted, big top version of The Watchmaker, which could be a clue indicating that she will be transformed into a villainous role. The new playable member, The Artificer, is the robotic construction housing the collected consciousnesses of Cael and the other engineers encountered in the main story, and will likely be closely related to solving what is occurring in the plot.
Throes of the Watchmaker looks set to expandSea of Stars' colorful world, outstanding characters, and emotionally packed interactions. It also will hopefully answer some questions regarding The Watchmaker, her history and motivations along the way, all while providing a great reason for fans to return to the title, and possibly hinting at where Sabotage will take the journey next.
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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.
