At lengthy final, it’s tunneling time

Even although I’ve didn’t sustain with the Shovel Knight prolonged universe, as a fan of the action-platformer debut, Shovel Knight’s ensuing cameos, and Mr. Driller-style video games typically, I’ve been wanting ahead to Shovel Knight Dig. Nitrome and Yacht Club Games lastly introduced a launch date as we speak — Shovel Knight Dig is coming to Nintendo Switch, PC (by way of Steam), and Apple Arcade on September 23, 2022. No information about PlayStation.

Here’s a YouTube skit with gameplay footage starting on the 1:09 mark.

Frantic, proper? It seems nice to me — higher than I keep in mind.

The idea for Shovel Knight Dig could also be about descending, however there are a whole lot of acquainted motion components right here past simply “digging” in hopes of catching up with Drill Knight. And with extra of these hard-hitting boss fights, it seems true to Shovel Knight‘s roots.

The previous “one more run” attract

As for the roguelite gameplay twist, Yacht Club says to count on everlasting objects and upgrades as you progress. “There are thousands of pixel-perfect level chunks, which are procedurally stitched together to create infinite adventurous combinations. Each trip down the well will bring you closer to discovering the secrets lying at the bottom.”

In a weblog submit as we speak, the builders shared a bit extra about Tinker Knight and Mole Knight, who’re as much as no good with the Hexcavators.

If you’re attending PAX West later this week (whoa, we blew previous August), Shovel Knight Dig shall be at Booth #217 on the fourth flooring of the Seattle Convention Center.

At launch on September 23, Shovel Knight Dig will price $24.99 on Nintendo Switch and Steam, although the latter may have a ten % off promo for those who’re early sufficient. If you’ve obtained Apple Arcade, the sport shall be included in your $4.99-per-month subscription.

Jordan Devore

Jordan is a founding member of Destructoid and poster of seemingly random footage. They are something however random.