Press release:
The Chongqing-based (China) indie games developer Pathea Games are today very happy and excited to announce that they have just released the “New Year, Better Me” update for their sandbox simulation RPG “My Time at Sandrock” (the said update is available right now for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles).
The update offers New Weapons, Endgame Dungeon, Fairground Rides and More!
Today’s update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X versions of My Time At Sandrock includes a host of impactful improvements as well as new in-game weapons, customisations, endgame dungeon and a roller coaster for builders to enjoy.
To celebrate, Pathea and PM Studios have released an overview video that runs through all the game’s New Year Better Me content, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/MA2xdT57wUQ
Please see a full rundown of all the new content below:
NEW! Say hello to the Keyboard Sword! Experience new quests, weapons and hairstyles designed in collaboration with My Time at Sandrock Kickstarter backers. This new content offers increased character customisation options (ranging from the beautiful to the bizarre), more combat choices and two new emotionally impactful questlines.
NEW! Roguelike endgame dungeon named Dead Sea Ruins, located in Lab 7, will test the combat skills of even the most hardened adventurer.
NEW! Roller Coaster and Merry-Go-Round activities in the Catori World theme park.
NEW! NPC Cooking and Repeatable Daily Side Quests – Cook delicious dishes with your partner in-game and embark on daily missions.
NEW! Letter system which allows players to receive in-game mail from their parents and photos from certain NPCs which are added as memorable moments in the in-game story album.
NEW! Magic Mirror planting system which allows builders to more easily manage harvesting, watering and other agricultural actions.
The above new content is in addition to over 50 quality of life improvements and bug fixes which range from adding a v-sync toggle graphics options to ensuring characters blink in a more realistic fashion. Check out the full patch note summary via the My Time At Sandrock subreddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/MyTimeAtSandrock/
Pathea has plenty more impactful updates planned for My Time At Sandrock, including seasonal content, through 2024 across consoles and PC.
ABOUT PM STUDIOS
Founded in 2008 and based in Las Vegas, USA and Seoul, Korea, PM Studios, Inc. is an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment and mobile applications. More information about PM Studios and its products can be found at www.pm-studios.com.
ABOUT PATHEA
PATHEA GAMES is one of China’s leading development studios that makes video games for the international audience. Its aspiration is to bring Memorable Moments to players that stay with them for a lifetime, through building fun and immersive experiences. Pathea’s most popular IP: “My Time at Portia” and “My Time at Sandrock” have combined to generate more than 3.5 million copies in sales. Visit Pathea.net to find out more.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
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