Key findings

• Sea of ​​​​Stars’ Thrones of the Watchmaker DLC introduces a new setting and story themed around the Clockwork Carnival.
• The DLC includes both familiar and new characters, many of them modified to fit the circus theme.
• “Throes of the Watchmaker” promises to expand the world of Sea of ​​​​Stars, answer questions about The Watchmaker, and provide more exciting and emotional content.

With Sea of ​​starsdeveloper Sabotage Studio has produced one of the highest rated JRPGs of modern times. After the acclaimed title from 2018, The Messenger, Sea of ​​stars has transformed from a Metroidvania platformer to JPRGs of the 90s, 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 unforgettable cast of characters Sea of ​​stars offered a captivating and satisfying experience within the genre and left many fans wanting more.

After we had previously reached a Kickstarter stretch goal and almost Sea of ​​starsTo mark the first anniversary of Throes of the Watchmaker, Sabotage recently revealed a little more about the upcoming Throes of the Watchmaker DLC. Sabotage has referred to the DLC as “Clockwork Puzzle.” Players may remember that this is the name of the chapter in the main campaign where the party navigates the Clockwork Castle. The latest trailer for Throes of the Watchmaker showed off more of his vision, introducing a number of surprising and exciting takes on existing elements.

Throes of the Watchmaker will be free and is scheduled to be released in spring 2025.

All the latest confirmed information about Sea of ​​​​Stars’ Throes of the Watcher Maker DLC

Sea of ​​​​Stars’ Throes of the Watchmaker DLC introduces a new story, new characters, and more

The watchmaker was one of the Sea of ​​stars‘ most enigmatic characters, and her eccentricities were clearly on display as she helped the protagonists on their journey. Based on the name of the expansion, previous speculation suggested that the Watchmaker could potentially join the party. However, this does not appear to be the case, and instead the DLC appears to be set in a carnival-themed clockwork landscape where the party is on a quest to find a special pocket watch. As shown in the latest trailer, Throes of the Watchmaker will feature both returning and new characters, many in thematically appropriate guises. Some of these and other features fans can expect in the DLC include:

• Defeating the Dweller of Dread is required to gain access.
• Horloge, a new region or possibly world
• The Artificer, a new playable party member
• Pif and Pouf, mischievous minions
• Feral Queen and Narcis King, evil clones
• Monsieur Tendu, a warlike bouncer
• The Puppeteer, possibly the main villain

Finally, true Sea of ​​stars‘ Spirit of inspiration from past popular games, it teased a tribute to Final Fantasy 6‘s famous train suplex moment.

What the latest details from Sea of ​​​​Stars’ Throes of the Watchmaker DLC trailer could reveal about the plot

All of the above promises creative twists on established elements in a quirky adventure. Of particular note, the evil clones appear to be distorted versions of the Solstice Warriors, Valerie and Zale, while the pair themselves have been redesigned as an acrobat and juggler, in keeping with the circus aesthetic and tone of the DLC. Meanwhile, the Puppeteer bears a strong resemblance to a twisted circus tent version of the Watchmaker, which could be a hint that she will be turned into a villainous role. The new playable member, the Artificer, is the robotic construct that houses the collected consciousnesses of Cael and the other Engineers encountered in the main story, and will likely be closely tied to resolving the plot events.

Throes of the Watchmaker is expected to expand Sea of ​​stars‘ colorful world, outstanding characters, and emotion-packed interactions. It will also hopefully answer some questions about The Watchmaker, her history, and her motivations, while also giving fans a good reason to return to the title and possibly hinting at where Sabotage will head next.