If you picked up Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist earlier this year, it’s likely you had a special time with the beautiful and excellent title. We awarded the Metroidvania a 9.5/10 here on Gamer Social Club in our review, our reviewer DeMandre Pressley said "Adglobe and Live Wire should pat themselves on the back for being a game that helps kick 2025 off in a strong way".
If you've been looking for a reason to play the game again, the developers have released update 1.1.0 which adds both New Game+ and Boss Rush mode, allowing players to take on their favourite foes in a skill testing gauntlet for extra rewards.
From a press release sent to Gamer Social Club, the following information was shared on the new modes:
New Game+
Protagonist Lilac has grown in strength, but so have the Homunculi haunting every nook and cranny of the Land of Fumes.
Start New Game+, to begin the epic evil-purging adventure anew, this time armed with gear and relics from previous playthroughs. Face off against harrowing hordes of smarter, stronger enemies with new attack patterns.
Boss Rush Mode
Newfound allies become enemies once again as Lilac gains the ability to revisit momentous battles of the past. At rest points, rekindle animosity against unconverted Homunculi leaders, and defeat them once again for additional Fragments to unlock collectibles.
For an added challenge, take down back-to-back behemoths in Boss Rush mode for even greater rewards, and compete against the clock for a time-based completion bonus.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist 1.1.0 update is available today on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox Series consoles.
Will you be returning to Ender Magnolia with the new ability to carry forward your items to a new playthrough? Who was your favourite boss you're keen to face again in Boss Rush mode? Let us know in the comments below.
