Yacht Club Games has announced Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX.
Described as “the definitive version of the adventure that started it all”, Shovel of Hope DX includes several new features – such as online multiplayer – and “fan-favorite” features such as Challenge Stages, Custom Night, and the Battle Ghost Arena.
Watch the announcement trailer below:
You can also choose your champion from “20 iconic characters,” each with their own unique play style.
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“For the first time, harness the power of rewind to hone your platforming skills or use save states to pause and plan your next moves,” said Yacht Club. “With over 300 classic gameplay-twisting cheats, customize your experience to make it as challenging or as weird as you like. All of these cheats can now be enabled simultaneously, providing endless ways to remix your adventures.”
“Simply put, this is the final version of Shovel of Hope. It’s also our way of preserving the game’s historic functionality, ensuring these elements remain available for future generations of players. And with new multiplayer features and other enhancements, we hope it covers everything on your wish list.”
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX is a tribute to a decade of pixel-perfect platforming, camaraderie, and epic adventures. Whether you’re revisiting the game or joining us for the first time, get ready for a campaign and re-envision yourself and get ready for glory!”
Not just that, but Yacht Club also revealed that a new main title is on the way as well.
“We’re committed to crafting an experience that not only honors the Shovel Knight legacy, but also pioneers unprecedented, innovative gameplay mechanics,” Yacht Club Said“This isn’t just another sequel – it’s a bold new experience that will take Shovel Knight into an entirely new dimension of gaming.
“While we’re not ready to reveal everything just yet, rest assured, the game will deliver thrilling action, rich mechanics, and all the timeless charm you’d expect from a Shovel Knight title.
“It’s been four years in the making as we’re dedicated to making every pixel perfect and ensuring the innovation will redefine the Shovel Knight game.”
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