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It took up to 10 years to finalize what had been waiting for a long time to be presented by Yatch Club. Confirmation of Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX has arrived oblivious to all those events that we have enjoyed weeks ago and has done so with a trailer that, for now, only confirms its arrival on PC in 2025. It is striking, because on the same day that its development was confirmed, the studio presented it with its first trailer.
It could already be like this, in a way, that the presentations were not based on a post, an image or a teaser with a logo, but on something that could be a reference for a product that seems headed for launch. Although the truth is that this small study is still going to keep us on tenterhooks. too long to receive Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX.
Confirmation of the new Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX will arrive as a definitive version of the original adventure
As we see in the trailer published on the official YouTube channel, the classic knight with a shovel will be back, and it will be a game that includes an expanded reissue of its first campaign, with its updates and expansions. Now, it will come with many improved features and new features, including 20 playable characters in total, multiplayer and more. If the content can be larger and have new features, one of those that has stood out is the possibility of rewinding.
The aim is for the player to be able to change a little the adventure that, perhaps, they already know and have enjoyed many times. You will have more than 300 options at your disposal that serve to modify the adventure and the gaming experience in different ways. After such a long wait, it is possible that this new installment is not everything that could be expected, since it is still a recycling and reinvention of what has already been enjoyed for more than 10 years.
But Yatch Club wanted to offer what it understands as “the definitive edition of Shovel of Hope”, assuming that “it is our way of preserving the historical functionality of the game, ensuring that these elements remain available for future generations of players.” Adding some features, such as online multiplayer, serves to preserve that great experience, but surely many would like to have found something newer, rather than renewed. And it seems unbelievable, because this studio knew the importance of this game, and sought at the time to give the game new air. Many plans, but no step has been taken to do so.
And also, what we don't know if it will be final, is that the new Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX has been confirmed only for PC. It has not been confirmed, even with indications or statements, that it will see the light of day on other platforms. Likewise, the launch window is wide and still far away, so we will have to wait to find out new details about its launch in the future.