September 21, 2026
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Core Keeper: Riders of the Underground Update Is Live
Just when you thought you had finally cleared out enough digital dirt, the underground sandbox expands its borders to give you more tunneling to do.
The short version
Core Keeper's Riders of the Underground update is now live, adding a massive new subterranean area and fresh gameplay features. The update gives sandbox players a whole new region to dig into, expanding the underground world.
By Chuy, Senior Staff Writer
Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Reviewed by the Nexzy newsroom
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TL;DR — what matters
• A massive new subterranean area has been added to Core Keeper
• New gameplay features are officially live
Subterranean Area — A massive new underground region is now available to explore.
Gameplay Features — New gameplay features have been introduced.
What it means for the meta
A substantial map expansion for players looking to explore deeper into the sandbox.
The Riders of the Underground update for Core Keeper officially launched today, according to the developers, expanding the popular sandbox adventure with a massive new subterranean area and additional gameplay features. For a game where players already spend their entire existence digging through dirt in the dark, the developers have decided the best path forward is to simply add more dirt.
The new content is live immediately, bringing a fresh set of underground horizons to explore.
The details
- New region: A massive subterranean area
- Additions: New gameplay features
- Release date: Launched today
With the update now live, players who thought they had finally seen every corner of the underground can officially get back to shoveling.
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