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Slime Rancher 2 new update ‘Song of the Sabers’ out now in Early Access

Updated: Feb 17, 2023 11:06 am
Slime Rancher 2 new update ‘Song of the Sabers’ out now in Early Access

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Monomi Park has released the “Song of the Sabers” update. This is for the Early Access of Slime Rancher 2. As the premiere update for the game, and adds the new biome “Powderfall Bluffs,” new slimes, snowball fights, and more.

Check it out! And review the full patch notes here, too.

Slime Rancher 2 new update

This Slime Rancher 2 update brings with it some exciting new features. These new slimes, discoveries and gadgets seems to all be placed in a whole new biome! Check out the key features below.

‘Songs of the Sabers’ update key features

  • Explore a New Biome – Powderfall Bluffs, a prehistoric frozen island that has mysteriously emerged from the Slime Sea.
  • Wrangle New Slimes – Saber Slimes are a ferocious blast from the past! Thought to be long extinct, these prehistoric predators now stalk Thundercluck chickens among snowdrifts of Powderfall Bluffs.
  • Build New Gadgets – Start an icy dust-up anywhere with the Snowball Machine, or capture the spirit of winter with a giant snow globe. Powderfall Bluffs offers many new rewards for those that can collect precious resources from its frigid peaks.
  • Source New Food – Prehistoric Thundercluck chickens roam among the snowdrifts, and they’re a high source of protein for Slimes.
  • Snowball Fights – Slimes love to play in the snow and won’t hesitate to engage in a snowball fight with you and other slimes!
  • Discover Auroral Anomalies – Phantom-like flora and bridges allow you to reach new heights along the icy mountains of Powderfall Bluffs, but act fast before they vanish with the dawn.

What’s more, Monomi Park had this to say about the update, you can also check out the full description of the update on their website here:

“Song of the Sabers” is the first major content update for Slime Rancher 2, where plucky rancher Beatrix LeBeau explores new adventures on a mysterious, glacial island off the coast of Ember Valley known as Powderfall Bluffs. As if it were a giant, icy time capsule, Beatrix discovers a thriving community of prehistoric Saber Slimes and Thundercluck chickens within, as well as a treasure trove of new resources for crafting and strange, auroral anomalies scattered about the zone. Players will need to keep their heads low because slimes love a good snowball fight!

Slime Rancher 2 Bug Fixes

In-game capture from Slime Rancher 2 of a snowy scene featuring a large snowglobe and giant snowflake sculpture placed on the edge of a bluff overlooking snowy peaks on which bright orange-red conifer trees and a few slimes are scattered about.
  • Replaced outdated visual effects and materials for classic slimes
  • Minor slime behavior bug fixes 
  • Fixed keybinding icon display in options
  • Fixed incorrect or missing icons in the Fabricator
  • Corrected typos and inconsistencies in localization
  • Troubleshooted general in-world locations where players would get stuck, or fall through the world
  • Energy will now drain if Bea continues sprinting after landing
  • No more hen hens trapped below the coop in gully plot or trapped behind couches
  • Fixed edge cases that impact performance in the conservatory
  • Fixed issue where player couldn’t obtain the pink bonsai blueprint
  • Minor environment asset texture updates
  • Implemented missing shader quality function

Is Slime Rancher 2 available on Xbox Game Pass?

Slime Rancher 2 is currently in Early Access for Xbox Series and PC via SteamEpic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.

And yes, right now, it is also available via Xbox Game Pass.

Slime Ranchers 2 ‘Songs of the Sabers’ update trailer

Check out all the new slimes, and featured content, including a snowball fight in the new trailer for the ‘Songs of the Sabers’ update v0.2.0 above!

Is Slime Rancher 2 in Early Access?

Slime Rancher 2 is currently in Early Access for Xbox Series and PC via SteamEpic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.

Is Slime Rancher 2 available on Xbox Game Pass?

Slime Rancher 2 is currently in Early Access for Xbox Series and PC via SteamEpic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. And yes, right now, it is also available via Xbox Game Pass.


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