Sea of Stars is getting local co-op and more in next free Xbox update Dawn of Equinox will soon arrive for Sea of Stars as a free content update adding local co-op, "combat 2.0," new Relics, difficulty presets, and more.Heidi Nicholas Published 01 Oct 2024 FollowtopicsSea of StarsSabotage StudioID@XboxXbox Cloud GamingPC Game PassXbox Game PassXbox Series X|STurn BasedHeidi Nicholas We're hoping for new Sea of Stars achievements when its major free DLC Throes of the Watchmaker arrives, but before that, we're getting the free Sea of Stars Dawn of Equinox update on November 12. One big addition coming with Dawn of Equinox is local co-op for up to three players, offering a new way to enjoy one of the best Game Pass games out there.Sea of Stars' Dawn of Equinox update arrives on November 12"Dawn of Equinox includes some of the most requested features and improvements informed by feedback from players. The update represents Sabotage Studio’s fully realized vision for Sea of Stars’ spectacular adventure," Sabotage Studio says."Sea of Stars’ story will be playable in its entirety by up to three players, with allies traversing the world together and mastering a new Co-op Timed Hits combat mechanic," the devs add. "What was initially presented as a very limited 'Single Player +' mode has evolved into a full-fledged Co-op experience." We'll also get "combat 2.0," with Mystery Locks adding a new way to face the game's new enemies, a "revamped" prologue which will add the action in right from the start, and a new cutscene. What's more, a Speedrunner Mode Relic will be added with "a range of features helpful for those looking to set a new personal best or world record," and there will be three difficulty options to choose from when starting a new game.All this and more arrives on November 12 with Dawn of Equinox, while Sea of Stars' Throes of the Watchmaker DLC launches early next year.More Sea of Stars stories: Best Xbox RPGs The best Xbox Game Pass games to play in October 2024 Xbox Game Pass gem Sea of Stars reveals free upcoming DLC Best indie games on Xbox Xbox Game Pass gem to add co-op multiplayer after surpassing 5 million players Xbox Game PassPC Game PassXbox Series X|SWindowsXbox One Written by Heidi NicholasHeidi tends to lean towards indie games, RPGs, and open-world games on Xbox, and when not playing Disney Dreamlight Valley, happily installs every new wholesome game that appears on Xbox Game Pass, before diving back into favorites like The Witcher 3. She's looking forward to Age of Mythology Retold, Everwild, Fable, and Avowed on the Xbox horizon. Heidi graduated with an MA in English Literature before joining the TrueAchievements team.