From Press Release:
June, 14th, 2024 (Los Angeles, Calif) – Independent Game Developer, Yacht Club Games pulled back the development curtain today to make thrilling announcements during their Yacht Club Games 2024 Presents. The team shared brand new updates about Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon’s Paradox Pack DLC, Shovel Knight Dig’s Wicked Wishes DLC, and Mina the Hollower. They also introduced their new game, Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX – a brand new enhanced edition of the adventure that started it all, as well as hinted at a new Shovel Knight title in development. In addition to all those game announcements they revealed live events, new merch, and more! The Presents was broadcasted on the company’s YouTube channel (YouTube.com/YachtClubGames) Friday, June 14th at 11:30am PST.
- Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX – Coming Soon
This brand new title is an enhanced edition of the original adventure with an array of exciting new features such as 20 new playable characters, online multiplayer, rewind/save states, cheats, and more.
- Shovel Knight Dig Wicked Wishes Free DLC – Summer 2024
The final free DLC pack for Shovel Knight Dig. It is chock-full of adventure, quests, new bosses & more! Shovel Knight Dig will also be coming to Xbox & PlayStation platforms. The game is 50% off on all participating platforms.
- Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Paradox Pack Free DLC – Summer 2024
This free DLC pack features Mod Support (PC only), new playable characters, new stages, secrets, challenges, and more! The game is also 50% off on all participating platforms.
- Mina the Hollower – TBD
Yacht Club Games gave an update on their highly anticipated title. They announced that they are nearing the completion of the initial pass on all level content. As ‘Mina the Hollower’ has evolved, it has grown significantly larger than initially anticipated, incorporating an expansive overworld and more RPG elements. Expect a grand gameplay reveal in the near future.
- A new Shovel Knight title is in development
The Presents ended with a look to the horizon. The team official confirmed that a new Shovel Knight game is currently in development. “We’re committed to crafting an experience that not only honors the Shovel Knight legacy but also pioneers groundbreaking, innovative gameplay mechanics. This isn’t just another sequel – it’s a bold new adventure that will launch Shovel Knight into an entirely new dimension of gaming.” They also revealed hints are strewn throughout their previous titles that give clues as to what might be in store for Shovel Knight next (Shovel Knight Dig, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.)
- New Merchandise, Live events, Cameos and More!
In this section, Yacht Club Games unveiled the following announcements:
– Two new merchandise partnerships with Insert Coin and Sanshee
-A new 10th anniversary Shovel Knight art book with Udon Entertainment
-A super cool & limited T-Shirt drop on their merch store
-Upcoming new merch releases with Fangamer and Symbiote Studios
– A Shovel of Hope vinyl repress with legendary artists, Akira Kitamura (Creator of Mega Man) and Hitoshi Ariga (Illustrator for Mega Man & Pokemon) teaming up to create brand new cover art.
– Live events in California with Requiem Cafe event (June 15th- 30th) and a Live Panel at Giant Robot (July 10th)
-A world-wide Game Jam (Starts November 2024)
– Cameo refeaturing with For Honor (July 18th), Brawlhalla (TBD), and Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout (June 26th)
If you would like to schedule an interview with the team, email Media@YachtClubGames.com to book it!
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.
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