Hey there, gamers! Prepare to dive deep ’cause APICO is not just about the birds and the bees anymore. TNgineers, the dev squad, and Whitethorn Games, the pub team, are launching Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath this September 26. This latest update takes the beekeeping gameplay you adore and submerges it—quite literally—into the ocean waters of the APICO archipelago. Ready to buzz your fins off? Let’s go.
What Lies Beeneath Trailer Surfaces
If you’re itching to see what’s buzzin’, a trailer for Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath is out. No spoilers, but you’ll catch a few of the new gameplay mechanics and areas this update brings to the hive.
What’s New Under The Sea?
New Bee-omes and Biomes
The ocean floor isn’t just sand and shells anymore. Update 3.0 introduces new undersea locales like coral reefs and flora-filled deep-sea spaces, creating whole new bee-omes for players to explore.
Bees with Fins? Kinda
Bees aren’t just for landlubbers. This update brings new bee species that you can find only in the ocean’s deepest corners. Discover, collect, and breed these rare water bees for resources and quest items.
Quests Below Waves
Time to put those new oceanic bees to work. Quests in Update 3.0 revolve around rebuilding damaged coral reefs and tackling underwater pollution. You’re not just a beekeeper; you’re an eco-hero.
Fishin’ with Captain
Skipper’s dad, Captain, sails into the archipelago to school players on a brand new gameplay mechanic: fishing. Get your bait ready!
Quality-of-Life Buzz
Expect streamlined gameplay with fresh QoL updates. New features like a trash can and auto-deposit for nearby chests make your beekeeping grind smoother than ever.
More About APICO
This isn’t just any beekeeping sim; it’s an educational hive of activity. APICO combines real and fantastical elements to educate players on the vital role bees play in our ecosystem. Explore multiple biomes, grow diverse flowers, and cross-breed over 30 new species to help repopulate the unique bee-omes of APICO islands.
Bee Conservation Boost
Here’s the cherry on top—or should we say the honey in the pot? A slice of APICO’s profits go straight to bee conservation efforts. Play a game, save the bees.
Cross-Play and Platforms
Multiplayer lovers, unite! APICO offers online co-op for up to four players, featuring cross-play across all platforms.
Available Now for $19.99 USD
For those who haven’t caught the APICO fever yet, the game is available for PC via Steam, Epic Game Store, Humble Games, itch.io, Utomik, as well as on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Series S|X.
So, are you ready to trade your bee smoker for scuba gear? Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath is bringing the ocean to your hive this September 26. Stay tuned, gamers!
APICO, the Beekeeping Sim, Buzzes Its Way to Xbox!
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
