Yacht Club Games announced Shovel Knight Dig will launch on May 15 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game’s final DLC update, Wicked Wishes, will release that same day on all platforms for free.
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Shovel Knight Dig include the base game and all expansions, including Wicked Wishes. This final update adds new bosses, quests, secrets, and “game-changing upgrades.” Yacht Club Games calls Wicked Wishes the definitive version of the game.
Here’s an overview of the new update, via Yacht Club Games’ latest blog post:
Your new adventure begins as you step into 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.
A new mainline Shovel Knight game is in development with no confirmed release date or platforms. Yacht Club Games also announced Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX, an enhanced edition of the original Shovel Knight title for PC via Steam.
Lastly, Shovel Knight Dig is available now for Nintendo Switch, PC, and Apple Arcade.
