13th century Mongolian courier sim The Legend of Khiimori becomes a battle against supernatural "poison of the earth spirit" with its Corruption Update
Up to this point, The Legend of Khiimori is a game I've primarily known as that pretty chill-looking Mongolian mail delivery game heavy on horses. Sure it's clearly got some survival elements to it, but the main draw has always - and from what Edwin's told me based on his time with it - been in galloping across pleasant plains. However, with Khiimori's latest update, those plains have become…
According to the developers of The Legend of Khiimori, the latest update has transformed the game's environment into a battlefield against an otherworldly threat. This phenomenon, known as Savdag-un khor or the "poison of the earth spirit," has begun spreading across the game's plains, corrupting wildlife and twisting the landscape.
Players must navigate through these zones of corruption, encountering new threats such as Knots and Gnarls, while managing expanded survival mechanics and exploring uncharted territories. To combat this supernatural scourge, players have at their disposal cleansing arrows and warding totems. The developers have introduced a new horse breed, the Breton, the largest and strongest of its kind to date, potentially serving as an endgame mount for dedicated players.
Despite its Mongolian roots, the game's recent update introduces a more Lovecraftian atmosphere, setting it apart from previous entries and adding a fresh twist to the familiar theme of horseback delivery.
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