| Title | Shovel Knight Dig |
| Developer(s) | Nitrome, Yacht Club Games |
| Publisher(s) | Yacht Club Games |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Size | 299.21 MB |
| Genre | PC > Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy |
Shovel Knight is a name that has been synonymous with classic, retro-style platformer games since its initial release in 2014. Developed by Yacht Club Games, this 2D action-adventure game quickly gained a dedicated fanbase and has seen numerous expansions, spin-offs, and collaborations over the years. The latest addition to the Shovel Knight franchise is Shovel Knight Dig, a game that takes the beloved shovel-wielding hero on a new underground adventure.
The Story Behind “Shovel Knight Dig”
In Shovel Knight Dig, players take on the role of Shovel Knight, the brave protagonist on a mission to save the world from the clutches of evil. This time, Shovel Knight must journey deep into the earth to stop the villainous Drill Knight and his army of robots who are causing chaos and destruction in the land.
The story of “Shovel Knight Dig” takes place after the events of the original game, making it a direct sequel to “Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove”. This means that players can expect to encounter familiar characters and enemies, as well as references to previous games throughout their journey.
Gameplay and Features
Just like in the previous Shovel Knight games, players will use their trusty shovel to battle enemies, dig for treasure, and navigate through different levels. However, “Shovel Knight Dig” also introduces new features such as a dig mechanic, which allows players to dig through the earth in a downward motion. This adds a new strategic element to the gameplay, as players must now carefully plan their moves to avoid hazards and uncover secrets hidden deep below the surface.
In addition to the dig mechanic, players can also expect to see new items, abilities, and power-ups, making the gameplay experience even more exciting and challenging. The game also features a new soundtrack, composed by Jake Kaufman, that perfectly captures the retro feel of the game.
Collaboration with Nitrome
Yacht Club Games has teamed up with Nitrome, a renowned developer of retro indie games, to create “Shovel Knight Dig”. This collaboration brings together two powerhouse studios, both known for their exceptional work in the retro gaming community.
“Nitrome has a great track record of bringing the ‘NEStalgia’ with such wonderful pixel art and gameplay focused around a central mechanic or two. We felt that their expertise could help take Dig to the next level,” said Sean Velasco, Co-Director of Yacht Club Games.
Release Date and Platforms
“Shovel Knight Dig” was originally announced in February 2020 and was initially planned for a release in late 2020. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other development challenges, the game’s release has been delayed to an unannounced date. It is currently set to be released on Nintendo Switch and PC, with a possibility of future releases on other consoles.
In Conclusion
With its classic 8-bit graphics and new gameplay features, “Shovel Knight Dig” is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the Shovel Knight series. Fans of the franchise can expect the same level of charm, humor, and challenging gameplay that they have come to love, with the added twist of digging deep underground. As we await the release date, we can only imagine the underground adventures that await us with the shovel-wielding hero.
“Shovel Knight is Digging Deeper Than Ever Before!” – Yacht Club Games
System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 500MB Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
How to Download
- Click on the "Download" button link above.
- The download will automatically start.
- Once the download is complete, open the downloaded file (usually found in the "Downloads" folder).
- Click on the installation file to start the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Once the installation is finished, click on the desktop shortcut to launch the game.
- If a pop-up window appears asking for permission to run the game, click "Yes".
- The game will launch and you can start playing.