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The August 2019-announced Shovel Knight Dig will launch in 2021, developers Yacht Club Games and Nitrome announced.

While platforms remain “to be determined,” according to the official press kit, a PlayStation Blog post confirms a PlayStation 4 version, and it was playable on Switch at PAX West 2019.

Yacht Club Games also revealed a new character called Hive Knight, who is one of the Hexcavators players will meet on their adventure. Here is his description:

Hive Knight

This bug-loving spelunker is never to be found without his loyal Beeto partner at his side. With the power of their teamwork, as well as some specially-modified armor, Hive Knight has the capability to fly and battle just like an insect! Hive Knight is sure to ‘bug’ Shovel Knight when the blue burrower dares set foot in their Entomological enclave.

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Shovel Knight Dig: Introducing Hive Knight! | Yacht Club Games

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[Danny Dudekisser]

I love Shovel Knight, but I am so over it at this point. I can't muster the enthusiasm anymore.

But I like the art.

 

[Renozokii]

That sucks. The game looks fun but it looked in decent shape a year ago, and won't be out for another year too. That's just bad hype building. I don't think announcing games 2 or 3 months before the are supposed to launch is the perfect release, but neither is 2 years.