Get ready to dig deep, one final time.
ShovelKnight Dig is finally coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on May 15, 2025and it’s bringing everything with it. That means thebase game,all updatesincluding theFate and Fortune DLCand an exciting new addition, theWicked Wishes DLC. It’s all rolled into one definitive edition. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to jump in, this could be your perfect chance to start digging!
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What’s New in the Wicked Wishes DLC?
Wicked Wishes marks the final update for Shovel Knight Digand it brings with it a generous heap of new content. The story shifts toHoofman’s Guild Hall,a secret hideout where elite adventurers and their illustrious patrons gather to take on dangerous quests.From here, you can dive into new quests, build up your rank and face tougher challenges than ever before. Here’s what Wicked Wishes adds to the mix:
Wicked Wishes Features
All-new Ranking System
New Enemies and Bosses
Powerful Relics
Mysterious character known only as “Guildarch”
Mini-Games, Collectibles, and New Soundtrack
The DLC also includes over 100 bug fixes, balance improvements and localization updates. It’s this final round of polish that makes this update more than a DLC, but a heartfelt send-off for a beloved game.
A Quick Recap: What is Shovel Knight Dig?
It has been over a decade since the original release ofShovel Knight, a game that would go on to be so incredibly popular that its protagonist would be considered a mascot forindie gamesand would even get its ownAmiiboat some point.
Shovel Knight’s story kicks off when Drill Knight and his gang of Hexcavators destroy Shovel Knight’s peaceful campsite and steal his loot. Naturally, our hero grabs his trusty shovel and digs in after them in what spirals into something deeper.
Shovel Knight Dig is a unique take on what we normally see in asidescroller video gamebecause instead of the usual left-to-right movement, this game lets you dig downward through procedurally-generated levels where every run is fresh and there’s a constant push-pull between collecting treasure or avoiding a nasty one-hit KO from a lurking threat if you dawdle inside a section for too long. It all amounts to a great feeling of tension and ingeniousrisk versus reward mechanicsat every level.
Everything in One Package on Xbox and PS5
This upcoming release rolls together the base game, the Fate and Fortune DLC, and Wicked Wishes with all the gameplay tweaks and improvements built in from day one. If you’re a console player who has been waiting on a version of this game, this is it.
For those who already own Shovel Knight Dig on either Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam or Apple Arcade, you will receive the Wicked Wishes DLC as a free update on launch day.
Review: Shovel Knight Dig
Shovel Knight Dig finds our spade-wielding hero heading in another new direction, and while this trip goes downward, they manage to strike gold.
Shovel Knight Dig
