Shovel Knightburst onto the scene as one of the most unique and well-received indie games ever in 2014. The game has a special art style that feels like it belongs in the era of the 8-bit generation mixed with fun and crisp gameplay. Fans have been hoping that more from the franchise is one the way, and in a recent interview, developer Yacht Club Games' has reinforced that yes,Shovel Knightwill be around for a long time.
Shovel Knightis one of thegreatest success stories when it comes to Kickstarter. WhileShovel Knightwas released in 2014, the game saw years of post-launch support, thanks partially to the Kickstarter goals that Yacht Club Games' had promised it would meet. The post-launch support is finally complete, in the form ofShovel Knight: Treasure Trove.
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As the final touches of the originalShovel Knightcame to a close, Yacht Club Games' surprised fans byannouncingShovel Knight Dig, a game that brings the franchise into the 16-bit and seems to be rogue-like type game. A quick look at the game and it draws some comparisons to the successfulSteamworld Diggames, with of course the classicShovel Knightflair. The game does not yet have a release date.
The director for this new game, Sean Velasco, and artist, Sandy Gordon, were recently on the Nintendo Power Podcast for an interview. In discussing the game they talked about the franchise as a whole and mentioned that they have plans for many adventures in the future, that go beyond the awesomeadditions that have been made to the originalShovel Knight.
One interesting note that could have potentially even been a slip-up was that Gordan mentioned that he hopes to continue makingShovel Knightgames for years to come and thatShovel Knight Digis most likely going to be the next game to be released. Considering the fact that there are no otherShovel Knightgames that are currently announced to be under development, andShovel Knight Digdoesn’t have a release date, it would be a fun twist if Yacht Club Games' announced a newShovel Knighttitle and it dropped beforeShovel Knight Dig.
After the massive amounts ofShovel Knightupdates and post-launch support, it’s reassuring to know that Yacht Club Games' will continue to make games for this lovable franchise. In some ways, it’s also obvious, as the success of the blue knight is undeniable. In the interview, Gordan stated that the team plans to maintain the core aspects of the franchise, including the pixelated style and the old-school soundtrack.
It’s fair to say that indie games and mascots don’t have the same mindset that core games do. That being said, over time they have continued to grow and its franchises likeShovel Knightare leading the way. Even having a Nintendo Amiibo andShovel Knight himself being inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateis an accomplishment that goes beyond something that seems plausible a few years ago. It’s exciting to see Yacht Club Games' be at the forefront of indie gaming.
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Shovel Knightis available now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One
