Unveiling the Mysteries: A Sneak Peek into Sea of Stars' Throes of The Watchmaker DLC

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Sabotage Studio is developing a DLC called Throes of the Watchmaker for their game Sea of Stars, which was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign.

The DLC is anticipated to serve as a supplementary quest in the main campaign, centering around the intriguing character known as the Watchmaker and a perplexing "clockwork conundrum."

Enthusiastic players will have the chance to revisit the Clockwork Castle and join the Watchmaker on an expanded journey. Rumors even hint at the possibility of her becoming a playable companion, possessing her unique set of elemental attacks.

It has only been slightly over a month since the game's release, but fans of Sabotage Studio's latest creation, Sea of Stars, are already eagerly seeking more of what is considered one of the best games of 2023. This indie RPG sleeper-hit is the second game produced by Sabotage Studio, and its highly successful Kickstarter campaign promised a comprehensive DLC as one of its stretch goals. Not only did they meet this goal, but they went beyond it. Recently, Sabotage Studio confirmed that the DLC is currently in development, led by one of their smaller internal teams.

Named the Throes of the Watchmaker, little is known about this additional adventure at this time. Sabotage Studio has not disclosed a release date or even a potential timeframe, but according to the Kickstarter campaign, players can reasonably anticipate a complete side adventure to the main campaign of Sea of Stars, accompanied by what the developers enigmatically refer to as a "clockwork conundrum". However, since the Watchmaker is a prominent character introduced in a crucial moment of the main game, there is at least some indication of what may be included in this highly anticipated DLC.

How the Watchmaker Factors Into Sea of Stars

Before players encounter the Watchmaker in the Clockwork Castle, her presence can already be felt through her widely popular game, Wheels, that can be played throughout the world of Sea of Stars. By defeating other players in the championship game, players can earn the opportunity to challenge the Watchmaker herself at the Wheels table in her workshop.

When players finally meet the Watchmaker during the assault on the Clockwork Castle, her character exudes playfulness as she claims to be neutral in the conflict between the Solstice Warriors and the Dwellers. However, she secretly aids the players in their quest while pretending not to know about it. Although she doesn't explicitly declare herself as an ally, it is evident that she is a positive force that can be relied upon. With the exceptional writing and character development in Sea of Stars, it will be fascinating to witness how a DLC focusing on the Watchmaker and her intricate personality unfolds.

What Sea of Stars' Throes of the Watchmaker DLC Might Entail

In terms of what players can expect from the Throes of the Watchmaker DLC, there are two options for how this side adventure contributes to Sea of Stars' main quest. Instead of being a separate quest, players will most likely have the chance to revisit the Clockwork Castle and embark on an extended adventure with the Watchmaker after their initial visit in the main story. While Sabotage Studio has not confirmed this, it is possible that going on a secondary adventure after the credits roll could somewhat diminish the emotional impact of Sea of Stars' ending.

Considering the Watchmaker's intriguing role as a side character and unofficial ally to Zale and Valere, it would be logical for the DLC to introduce her as a new playable party member. She would come with her own elemental attacks and the ability to synergize combos with other heroes. It is also expected that the Wheels mini-game, which was created by the Watchmaker and is a significant aspect of Sea of Stars' world, will receive subtle expansions as part of the DLC. Regardless of the specific content, those who have played Sea of Stars can confirm that more of Sabotage Studio's exceptional RPG would always be welcomed.

Sea of Stars is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.