{
  "id": 18347530,
  "title": "The Legend of Khiimori's Mongolian Expanse update brings in frosty mountains and scorching deserts that'll require a lot more than a fur coat and a sturdy horse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/the-legend-of-khiimoris-mongolian-expanse-update-brings-in-frosty",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-legend-of-khiimoris-mongolian-expanse-update-brings-in-frosty-mountains-and-scorching-deserts-thatll-require-a-lot-more-than-a-fur-coat-and-a-sturdy-horse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Legend of Khiimori has released an update called The Mongolian Expanse, which significantly expands the game's map. Players can now venture into the snowy mountains and scorching deserts, which previously seemed unattainable due to the extreme temperatures. To make the most of these new locations, the update brings waystations, Yam nodes, named places, chests, and bandit caches to both environments.\n\nHowever, players should be prepared for the challenges these locales present. The mountains are steep and treacherous, populated by hostile wolves, while the desert is unbearably hot for both players and their horses. These new elements draw comparisons to the temperature-based gameplay in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, adding an exciting layer of challenge to the game.\n\nThe Mongolian Expanse update also introduces a diverse range of new wildlife, including wild boars, Gobi bears, and camels. In addition to the existing horse, players can now ride the Marwari breed, a resilient horse specially adapted for endurance and heat resistance. This new horse breed is particularly suitable for long desert crossings.\n\nMoreover, The Mongolian Expanse update adds over 60 new horse skills, each linked to specific regions and breeds. These skills will undoubtedly enrich the gameplay experience and provide players with even more strategies to tackle the diverse challenges presented by the new map.\n\nThis update represents just the first part of the Mongolian Expanse, with additional features and improvements yet to come. Detailed information on the full extent of the update can be found on the game's Steam page.",
  "summary": "Another day, another opportunity for some horsing around! I'm being literal here, to be clear, as a new update for The Legend of Khiimori dropped yesterday. It's called The Mongolian Expanse, opening up the map a whole lot more and making a sweep of other additions to the game. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "The Mongolian Expanse update expands game map with snowy mountains and scorching deserts.",
    "New elements like waystations, Yam nodes, and bandit caches added to both environments.",
    "Players must prepare for hostile wolves in mountains and extreme heat in deserts."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}