Core Keeper 2026 roadmap: Road to the Maw brings updates 1.3 to 1.5
Core Keeper's 2026 roadmap, Road to the Maw, is built around three interconnected major updates: 1.3 – Riders of the Underground arrives later this year, followed by 1.4 – Trials of the Depths and 1.5 – Beyond the Breach.
Road to the Maw was originally planned as one single, larger update, but the team split it into three releases so players wouldn't have to wait as long. The first two parts aim to expand the depth of existing features and systems with new content, improvements, and balancing, building toward the reveal in 1.5 of what lies beyond Breaker's Reach. The team notes these updates may not follow the exact "new biome, new boss, new tool tiers" format of some previous major updates.
1.3 – Riders of the Underground
Coming later this year, 1.3 brings all-new ways to traverse the underground, with travel and transport as a key focus. It follows up on hints from the team's Reddit AMA and adds a new sub-biome, weapons, enemy variety, new pets, progression rebalancing, a new legendary item, and meaningful improvements to the mage and summoner playstyles based on community feedback.
1.4 – Trials of the Depths
Described as "Experience the game, harder than ever," this update is designed to challenge veteran players and thrill seekers. It focuses on depth and mastery for players who want to push further than before.
1.5 – Beyond the Breach
"Cross into what was sealed away": this is the update the journey has been building toward, adding an all-new biome that reveals what lies beyond Breaker's Reach.
What's next after Road to the Maw
No concrete plans beyond Road to the Maw were shared. The team is committed to bug fixes, stability, and keeping Core Keeper smooth, and a minor content update is planned after 1.3 — with "plenty 'maw' to come." Work is also underway on a Steam Workshop beta test to improve mods and the modding experience.
