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Yacht Club Games announced that they will be releasing a new version of Shovel Knight \u2013 Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX. It will contain plenty of new features including new characters for players to master.<\/p>\n

The game was announced at Yacht Club Games\u2019 showcase, which was mercifully short<\/a>, and also featured their new upcoming game, Mina the Hollower.<\/p>\n

In a thread on X<\/a>, the developers referred to this new version as the \u201cdefinitive edition\u201d of the platformer. There isn\u2019t currently any information on what platforms the game will release on but there\u2019s a Steam page<\/a>, so PC at least.<\/p>\n

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We’re excited to announce Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX- an enhanced edition of the adventure that started it all. Embark on a quest to save Shield Knight, defeat the evil Enchantress, & bring down her Order of No Quarter. <\/p>\n

But that’s not all\u2026THERE’S A TON OF NEW FEATURES! pic.twitter.com\/XVstU21H9D<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Yacht Club Games \u2013 YCG Presents airs on 6.14 (@YachtClubGames) June 14, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Although there\u2019s also no planned release date for the new version, Yacht Club Games is looking to the future with this release, stating \u201cIt\u2019s our way of preserving the game\u2019s historical functionality, ensuring these elements remain available for future generations of players.\u201d<\/p>\n

What new features will be in Shovel of Hope DX?<\/h2>\n

New characters<\/h3>\n

It seems that the plot of the DX edition will be the same as the original version of Shovel of Hope \u2013 defeat the Order of No Quarter and their leader the evil Enchantress. However, players will now get the opportunity to play as the Enchantress herself, plus other new characters, bringing the total up to 20 playable characters, each with unique playstyles.<\/p>\n

Multiplayer<\/h3>\n

There has always been local co-op in Shovel Knight as one of the most fun ways to tackle the game, but the new DX edition is introducing online multiplayer so you can team up with players across the world.<\/p>\n

Rewind and save states<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no getting away from it \u2013 Shovel Knight can be a tricky game. The option to rewind your mistakes or make a save state to plan your approach or practice a tough challenge will make the game more accessible to players who aren\u2019t platforming pros.<\/p>\n

Cheats<\/h3>\n
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It\u2019s quite unclear what this means at this stage but there are going to be over 300 cheats that can be combined in any combination for players to have a truly unique (and possibly quite strange) experience. Some of these cheats will surely be things like immunity to damage, but one of the screenshots shared shows a HUGE player character, so I\u2019m hoping to see a personal favorite, big head mode. The classics are classics for a reason.<\/p>\n

When will Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX be released?<\/h2>\n

We currently have very limited information on this. No release date, price, or platform options have been even hinted at. We know it will definitely be on PC because there\u2019s a Steam page for keen fans to wishlist the game, but nothing more. We\u2019ll keep our eyes open for more updates.<\/p>\n

Featured image credit: Yacht Club Games<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n