Sea of Stars adds local co-op and more in free update this November

A huge update is on the way to Sea of Stars with some oft-requested features in tow. Sabotage Studio has set the free Dawn of Equinox update for a November 12, 2024 launch, introducing local co-op and more on all platforms.

Sabotage detailed the hefty update in a press release, which calls this the studio’s “fully realized vision” for the acclaimed RPG. The local co-op, for starters, lets up to three players tackle the adventure in its entirety, mastering timed hits in a co-op environment along the way. 

Combat has been refined significantly along with this addition. Combo Points are now retained after battles, there have been balance updates, and Mystery Locks introduce new ways to break enemy spells. If this makes things too easy or too hard for you — or anywhere in between — new difficult presets are available at the start of a new game. 

New horizons

Beyond quality-of-life improvements and a Quebecois localization, there are a few other major beats worth mentioning. Dawn of Equinox adds a revamped prologue that nixes the flashback structure and directly implements combat for the younger heroes. There’s also a brand new cinematic during a pivotal moment for some extra impact. 

Need help finding some of those pesky collectibles and hidden challenges? There’s an improved Parrot Relic for that. Finally, a new Speedrunner Mode Relic triggers features that make it easier to keep track of your personal quest to set a world record in Sea of Stars, or at least best your own time. 

Beyond all that, the free Throes of the Watchmaker DLC is due out in spring 2025. When it launches, players will be also able to dig into the new storyline and more with Dawn of Equinox‘s local co-op.