To celebrate its first birthday, Another Crab’s Treasure is rolling out an exciting ‘Year of the Crab’ update, which drops on April 21st. This update isn’t just another patch; it brings with it a host of new content, including a much-anticipated New Game Plus mode. In addition, the makers at Aggro Crab have announced that players can look forward to physical editions of the game scheduled for 2025. These editions will be available for PS5 and Switch and come packed with the base game plus DLC.
In a year filled with countless game releases, Another Crab’s Treasure managed to captivate a distinct audience in 2024, thanks to its unique take on the soulslike genre. Instead of the genre’s usual dark tones, Aggro Crab’s adventure takes players into a vibrant undersea world teeming with colorful visuals. Regardless of this cheerful exterior, the game doesn’t shy away from intense battles against ocean-themed bosses and explores serious themes like ocean pollution. This blend has been successful for Aggro Crab, leading to the game surpassing 500,000 units sold.
With the upcoming ‘Year of the Crab’ update, Aggro Crab aims to keep this momentum going. New Game Plus headlines this update, as it doesn’t merely adjust enemy difficulty. Players can expect fresh boss moves, a host of new items, and a reimagining of almost every enemy encounter. The update will launch on Xbox, PS5, and PC on April 21, with the Switch version following shortly.
So, what’s new in the ‘Year of the Crab’ update for Another Crab’s Treasure?
- New Game Plus
- Boss Rush Mode
- New Boss
- Combat Memories
- More Costumes
- Museum Bestiary
- New Trophies/Achievements
Besides New Game Plus, the update introduces an array of additional content. Players can dress Kril in quirky costumes like a caveman or a wizard. They can also challenge themselves with a Boss Rush mode, fighting through the game’s formidable foes in succession. A teaser for the update hints at a new boss making an entrance, and gamers will be able to relive boss battles using Combat Memories, explore a Museum Bestiary, and chase new Trophies and Achievements.
This isn’t just a digital celebration. Another Crab’s Treasure is also slated for a physical release in 2025. Teaming up with iam8bit, Aggro Crab will distribute physical versions for the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, which include the base game along with its DLC. More details on these editions will be available soon, but this is already exciting news for collectors and fans.
It’s refreshing to see Another Crab’s Treasure continue to gain support a year post-launch. Given the game’s thriving player base, it’s intriguing to speculate what else Aggro Crab might have planned for this beloved soulslike title in the days ahead.
