Shovel Knight Dig Delves onto Xbox and PlayStation 5 on May 15th

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Shovel Knight Dig Delves onto Xbox and PlayStation 5 on May 15th

April 30, 2025 (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Shovel Knight Dig, the fast-paced action-platformer from Yacht Club Games and Nitrome, is tunneling onto Xbox and PlayStation 5 on May 15, 2025. This ultimate edition includes the complete game and all downloadable content.

Originally released to critical acclaim, Shovel Knight Dig reinvents the classic series with a fresh vertical twist, featuring fluid animation, precise platforming, and dynamic level generation. Players control Shovel Knight as he descends into a mysterious, ever-changing well to stop Drill Knight and his dastardly crew, the Hexcavators.

The Xbox and PS5 versions will include the base game and all expansions, including the upcoming DLC release, Wicked Wishes. This final update will add new bosses, quests, secrets, and game-changing upgrades, making this the definitive version of Shovel Knight Dig!

Already available on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Apple Arcade, all platforms will receive the Wicked Wishes update on May 15.

Whether you're a longtime fan or a new adventurer, there's never been a better time to dig in.

Shovel Knight Dig Base Game:

When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast apart Shovel Knight’s peaceful campsite and steal his loot, he grabs his trusty Shovel Blade and starts tunneling after them! But as he and Shield Knight soon discover, this adventure goes much deeper than a simple heist…

Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!

Fate & Fortune DLC:

Something truly evil must be brewing down in the well, and it’s up to Shovel Knight and Black Knight to uncover the true Knightmare and put a stop to it! Once you’ve completed the base game, Knightmare Mode will unlock, adding a whole new level of challenge

Wicked Wishes DLC:

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.

About Yacht Club Games

Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, Yacht Club Games is a company of fun-loving gaming geniuses who have been developing video games for over a decade. They first made waves with their pixel-perfect platformer adventure series, Shovel Knight, which includes Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope (2014), Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows (2015), Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (2017), Shovel Knight: King of Cards (2019), and Shovel Knight Showdown (2019). In pursuit of new genres, they released the puzzle adventure Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon (2021) and roguelite platformer Shovel Knight Dig (2022), each of which continues to evolve with ongoing content. Their latest endeavor, Mina the Hollower, is set to be their next fun and challenging game that aims to tug at your heartstrings and delight with levity and charm.

About Nitrome Ltd.

Nitrome Limited is an award-winning indie game developer based in London,UK. They are best known for their top tier pixel art skills and creative ideas! Founded in 2004, the team has developed over 150+ games developed under multiple platforms including: Browser, Mobile, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Steam. Their vast catalogue of games include hits such as: Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage, Leap Day, Magic Touch, and Bomb Chicken!