Knights into the Knightmare

Shovel Knight Dig is putting the earth as soon as once more. Nitrome and Yacht Membership Video games have introduced a free DLC replace for Shovel Knight Dig dubbed “Destiny and Fortune,” out now for PC and Apple Arcade, arriving in a while console.

The Fame and Fortune DLC brings Black Knight into the fray. The shadowy darkish knight groups up with Shovel Knight to assist uncover the true Knightmare, unlocking Knightmare Mode as soon as gamers have accomplished the bottom recreation.

This mode is a particular problem, the place every stage will introduce new challenges. Enemies may hit more durable, sources might turn into scarce, or the stage might even get longer. Each stacks too, so anticipate some exponential escalation of problem.

It’s not all doom and gloom, although. A brand new pal Fetcher can be right here, who shall be ready on the finish of every stage. For a worth, he’ll provide you with an opportunity to exit the properly mid-run, saving your gold and returning the Knight to the Hub.

Plus, there are some Mementos awarded to gamers for his or her accomplishments, with which they will adorn the Hub. Add in a brand new Compendium, new music observe, and a few quality-of-life changes, and it’s a fairly stable replace. Moreover, the crew notes on the announcement web page that extra free DLC is deliberate for Shovel Knight Dig.

Heading down the properly

Shovel Knight Dig was considered one of a number of Shovel Knight spin-offs to reach over the previous few years. And with each Dig and Pocket Dungeon, it’s been fascinating to see Yacht Membership Video games let others take a stab on the franchise and see what outcomes come up.

Whereas Yacht Membership works away at Mina the Hollower, this new Dig replace looks as if a great way for keen spelunkers to dive again into the world of Dig. The replace is out now on PC and cellular, and can arrive at a later date for consoles. And if you happen to’re keen to select it up now, it’s on sale on Steam proper now for 40% off.