Sea of Stars: The Throes of the Watchmaker DLC Put Under the Microscope
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Sea of Stars: The Throes of the Watchmaker DLC Put Under the Microscope

Alexandre Alexandre Jollier
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In brief

Throes of the Watchmaker is a free post-game DLC for Sea of Stars that offers over 8 hours of brand-new content in a mechanical Clockwork world. This true add-on introduces the new Artificer class with the character Arty, unreleased zones, dungeons and bosses, as well as local co-op for up to three players.

Throes of the Watchmaker, the free post-game DLC for Sea of Stars, stands out as a genuine add-on rather than a mere appendix. Valere and Zale are sent there, once the credits of the base game have rolled, into the miniature and mechanical world of Clockwork, where a cursed carnival rules over a fairground nightmare atmosphere. This DLC offers over eight hours of new content: several new areas, numerous dungeons, tricky puzzles and skill-based challenges, as well as a batch of bosses, designed with a finely tuned level of difficulty, for players already comfortable with combat.

On the gameplay side, the DLC brings a new Engineer class, and a new playable character, Arty, a robot engineer who finally makes full use of the potential of his laser armor. It also introduces a new combat dynamic and new player options, refreshing the combat meta while preserving the balance of the base game. Furthermore, the entire adventure is now playable in local co-op for up to three players, thanks to a cooperative "timed hits" system. Free on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC (Steam), this DLC is a particularly generous final lap for Sabotage Studio's Action-RPG.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to complete the Throes of the Watchmaker DLC?
The DLC offers over 8 hours of new content, including several zones, dungeons, puzzles and boss fights with a difficulty level designed for experienced players.
What is the price of the DLC?
Throes of the Watchmaker is completely free on all platforms (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC via Steam).
Can I play the DLC in co-op?
Yes, the entire adventure is now playable in local co-op for up to three players, thanks to an innovative cooperative timed hits system.
What does the new Artificer class change about the gameplay?
The Artificer class, played by Arty, a robot engineer, fully harnesses the potential of his laser armor and introduces a new combat dynamic that renews the meta while preserving the balance of the base game.

Key takeaways

  • The free DLC offers over 8 hours of new content with several zones, dungeons and complex puzzles
  • A new Artificer class and a playable robot character named Arty enrich the gameplay and combat meta
  • Local co-op for up to three players is now available throughout the entire adventure thanks to a cooperative timed hits system
  • The bosses are designed with a high difficulty level aimed at experienced players of the base game

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