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Two New Shovel Knight Games Coming On Tuesday!

You may have heard, a tremendous new update to the world of Shovel Knight is almost here. Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Knight Showdown will arrive as a free update to existing owners of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. When?

Tuesday, December 10th at 10AM, PST

Shovel Knight: King of Cards

Step into the gilded boots of King Knight in the biggest and most regal Shovel Knight game of them all! Leap, Shoulder Bash, gather new subjects, and strategize your way through this prequel in your quest to become King of Cards!

Once at version 4.0 or above, you can begin King of Cards by creating a new profile on the Profile Select screen. For more, check out our King of Cards Instruction Manual.

Shovel Knight Showdown

Enter a world of never-ending battle! Duel with up to 4 local challengers and scramble after gems, or take control of your favorite characters, many playable for the first time ever, in Story Mode. Master every move, explore a vast array of items and locales, and discover new revelations.

Once at version 4.0 or above, you can begin Showdown by selecting SHOWDOWN on the title screen. For more, check out our Showdown Instruction Manual.

Standalones and Treasure Trove Price Change

Time is running out to pick up 5 Shovel Knight adventures for the price of 3! On December 10th, we're introducing 2 brand-new games to Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, and raising the price to $39.99. Until then, it can be yours for only $24.99 -- consider it a pre-order discount!

Not sure if you want to dig into the whole collection? No problem! We're also releasing the original Shovel Knight as a standalone game on Steam-- at its original lower price! It's a great way to jump in and try out the series!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/589500/Shovel_Knight_Shovel_of_Hope/

We'll also be releasing King of Cards and Showdown as standalone titles in case you wanted to play a particular favorite adventure, or gift it to a friend! You can check out more Shovel Knight games here.

Just Shovels & Knights!

We are amped-up for Shovel Knight to join Just Shapes & Beats next Mixtape!

Experience new, exclusive remixed SK music like never before: In chaotic co-op music bullet-hell! Play today and check out the Just Shovels & Knights update!

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/531510/Just_Shapes__Beats/


Additional Reading

We've been keeping pretty busy elsewhere on the internet. Prepare for next week and check out some upcoming features!
King of Cards Building Secret Paths - Uncover more about the new secret paths in King Knight's quest!
Joustus Instruction Manual - If you want to become the King of Cards, you'll need to learn how to play!

Showdown Showdown Character Guides - Choose a fighter and find out all about them!
Showdown Stage Info - Discover more about each battle arena in Showdown.
Chester's Choice - Add some spice to your next Showdown fight!
How To Unlock Everything - Unlock the secrets to unlockables!

Bonus! The Making of Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment - Ever wonder what goes into creating a Shovel Knight level? Join us as we take a very in-depth look!


That's all for now! See you on Tuesday!

For Your Shovelrous Consideration...

It's been a non-stop adventure since we released Shovel Knight back in 2014. Whether you've been following along with us since pixel one, or just recently jumped in -- we're happy to hear players are enjoying the game everyday!

If you have enjoyed your ongoing adventures in the Shovel Knight world, then we'd be delighted if you considered nominating the game for Steam Awards 2019's Labor of Love award!



If you're wondering what's next for Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, then dig into our previous post and wonder no longer! We're adding two entirely new games to the collection on December 10th!

Final Release Date For All Things Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove!

Multiple years in the making! After so much hard work and eager anticipation on everyone’s part, we are excited to formally unveil the release date for our latest and greatest update to Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove…

December 10th, 2019!




Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Knight Showdown arrive on December 10th, 2019 as free updates for owners of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove! We think these games offer something truly special for new and returning players alike, from four grand, sweeping single-player adventures to a frenetic multiplayer battle game that you'll want to revisit again and again.

We can’t wait to share them with all of you in just under one month! We hope all of these upcoming Shovel Knight releases bring everyone a lot of joy at the end of this year — and for the years beyond!

Looking for a refresher on what's in store in King of Cards? Be sure to check out our latest trailer for a preview of what's to come in our grandest adventure yet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbDSCvS610&feature=emb_title

You can also browse through the Instruction Manual now! Be warned: if you’re spoiler sensitive, this manual introduces all of King Knight’s basic mobility, the weapons he collects, and some of the characters he meets.

While you're at it, see what awaits you on the battlefield in our trailer for Shovel Knight Showdown!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt9Aa8jy_Dk&feature=emb_title

Find out more about the essential mechanics or dig into our ongoing Showdown Character Highlight series as we count down to December 10th!

My reign draws near! Ha ha ha!

Final Release Date For All Things Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove!

Multiple years in the making! After so much hard work and eager anticipation on everyone’s part, we are excited to formally unveil the release date for our latest and greatest update to Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove…

December 10th, 2019!




Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Knight Showdown arrive on December 10th, 2019 as free updates for owners of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove! We think these games offer something truly special for new and returning players alike, from four grand, sweeping single-player adventures to a frenetic multiplayer battle game that you'll want to revisit again and again.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/Shovel_Knight_Treasure_Trove/

We can’t wait to share them with all of you in just under one month! We hope all of these upcoming Shovel Knight releases bring everyone a lot of joy at the end of this year — and for the years beyond!

Looking for a refresher on what's in store in King of Cards? Be sure to check out our latest trailer for a preview of what's to come in our grandest adventure yet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbDSCvS610

While you're at it, see what awaits you on the battlefield in our trailer for Shovel Knight Showdown!

https://youtu.be/kt9Aa8jy_Dk

You can also dig into our ongoing Showdown Character Highlight series as we count down to December 10th:



King of Cards and Showdown Trailers! Release Info!


It’s a big day for the world of Shovel Knight! We’re so excited to raise the curtains and update everyone with what we’ve been working on!

First, new release info! Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Showdown will release in December. We'll have a more exact date a little close to release. As always:
  • King of Cards and Showdown will be available as a free update to existing owners of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.
  • King of Cards and Showdown will also be available as standalone games.

Next up, let's check out the all new trailers!

You are cordially invited to an opulent unveiling of Shovel Knight: King of Cards!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbDSCvS610


King of Cards marks our grandest adventure yet, and we hope the trailer whets your appetite for the banquet of adventure which awaits! It has more levels, mechanics, secrets, and content than any Shovel Knight game to come before it. It’s a spectacle, crammed to the coffers with ideas- it’s the biggest game we’ve ever made, and we can’t wait for everyone to finally, finally play it. We’ve used everything we’ve learned in the past to make this game shine. We hope that you’ll find it both a delightful return and a fitting sendoff to Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.

Next, fresh from the battlefield, we present to you… Shovel Knight Showdown!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt9Aa8jy_Dk
Shovel Knight Showdown has grown to be a robust and delightful multiplayer and singleplayer adventure. It’s full of new stories and revelations, goofy humor, great multiplayer level design, beautiful character art, varied playstyles, and frenetic battles. We really put our all into crafting this wholly new experience and we can’t wait for you to give it a shot!

Check out YachtClubGames.com to learn more about what's happening in the world of Shovel Knight!