Shovel Knight Dig PS5 and Xbox Series Versions Announced; Shovel of Hope DX for PC, Pocket Dungeon Free DLC Confirmed

by Alex Co June 14, 2024 4:50 pm in News

In today’s Yacht Club Games Presents digital presentation, the studio not only announced that a proper mainline sequel to Shovel Knight is on the way, but even the older games in the franchise are getting new stuff as well.

First off, Shovel Knight Dig is getting PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions! Not only that, but the game is also getting free DLC in the form of “Wicked Wishes.” No release date for the PS5, Xbox Series versions have been announced though info on the final free DLC has been shared, and it’s set to be released this summer.

More info about the DLC via Yacht Club Games:

The new downloadable content begins in Hoofman’s Guild Hall—a secret hideout where elite quest-seekers and their illustrious patrons converge! Climb the ranks within the guild by undertaking their thrilling challenges. Collect powerful Relics and buffs, face new bosses and enemies, and unravel the mysteries encircling the impeccably dressed horse and his top adventurer, the Guildarch. But be careful what you wish for, wicked consequences await you in the well…

We’ve also added the finishing touches on the game—rebalancing the level generation and implementing over 100 bug fixes, tweaks, and localization improvements! We’ll release all of the fixes on our Shovel Knight Dig updates page come release!

“Wicked Wishes” marks the completion of Shovel Knight Dig, a project that has been shaping up since 2018. Thanks for all the cherished memories we’ve created together during this development process. Now that everything is polished to perfection, if you haven’t had the chance to check it out yet, now is the perfect time to dive into the depths and enjoy the fully-realized adventure!

Next up in the announcements department, Yacht Club announced that Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX is headed to PC! This is an enhanced edition of the original Shovel Knight, and will include new features. Check out the trailer and more info via the game’s Steam page that just went live today!

Features:

  • Choose Your Champion
    Now, you can choose your champion from a lineup of 20 iconic characters, each with unique playstyles. Dive into the action with Shovel Knight, team up with Shield Knight, or even play as the Enchantress herself!
  • Team Up for Glory in Online Multiplayer
    Online multiplayer allows you to join forces with friends worldwide. Together, tackle the main adventure or explore myriad challenges, too.
  • A Treasure Trove of Content
    Dive into fan-favorite features from all previous versions of the game, including Challenge Stages, Custom Knight, and the Battle Ghost Arena. And for full immersion, return to the world of Shovel Knight in full Stereoscopic 3D!
  • Rewind and Save States
    For the first time, use the power of Rewind to perfect your platforming skills or use Save States to pause and plan your next moves.
  • Remix with Cheats
    With over 300 classic gameplay-twisting cheats, customize your experience to make it as challenging or as weird as you like. All these cheats can now be enabled simultaneously, offering endless ways to remix your adventure.

Rounding out the Shovel Knight announcements is Pocket Dungeon’s free DLC! The “Paradox Pack” will be available later this summer, and will feature mod support for the PC version, new playable characters and more.

Mod Support

We’ve added Mod Support, exclusively for the PC version of the game. This lets players create and share their own modifications or download others from the Steam Workshop.

That’s a lot of stuff to dig through for Shovel Knight fans! Once the title updates are out for the new content for the games, we’ll let our readers know.

[Source: Yacht Club Games]

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