Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2025, developer Yacht Club Games announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via Yacht Club Games:
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX is an enhanced edition of the adventure that started it all. Embark on a quest to save Shield Knight, defeat the evil Enchantress, and bring down her formidable Order of No Quarter. Shovel of Hope DX introduces an array of exciting features: Now, you can choose your champion from a lineup of 20 iconic characters, each with unique playstyles. Dive into the action with Shovel Knight, team up with Shield Knight, or even play as the Enchantress herself!
Online multiplayer allows you to join forces with friends worldwide. We’ve also brought back fan-favorite features from all previous versions of the game, including Challenge Stages, Custom Knight, and the Battle Ghost Arena. And for full immersion, return to the world of Shovel Knight in full Stereoscopic 3D.
For the first time, use the power of Rewind to perfect your platforming skills or use Save States to pause and plan your next moves.
With over 300 classic gameplay-twisting cheats, customize your experience to make it as challenging or as weird as you like. All these cheats can now be enabled simultaneously, offering endless ways to remix your adventure.
Simply put, this is the definitive edition of Shovel of Hope. It’s also our way of preserving the game’s historical functionality, ensuring these elements remain available for future generations of players. And with the new multiplayer features and other enhancements, we hope it includes everything on your wish list.
Watch a new trailer below.