Four Essential Tips for Starting Shovel Knight Dig Today

A Wild Ride with Shovel Knight Dig

Alright, so here we go. You know that moment when you’re just trying to chill, and then bam! Some villain comes along and trashes your campsite? Yeah, that’s the vibe with Shovel Knight Dig. It’s landing on Xbox Series X|S this May 15th. And hey, no bias or anything, but this might be the slickest version yet. Time to grab that shovel and dig into this chaos — literally downward.

By the way, this isn’t just some random sequel. Nope, it’s a prequel to the first game, if you remember Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope. The plot kicks off with Drill Knight and his rowdy crew messing up the place. Poor Shovel Knight is left with no choice but to dive in headfirst to stop everything from crumbling beneath him.

Now, here’s the thing about this game. It’s a roguelite, which means it’s got these thousands of tiny, perfect pixel bits that come together in new ways every time you play. And let’s be honest, each dive into the well is a whole new kinda wild. Speaking of which, if you’re gearing up to face whatever’s down there, here are a few tips to keep you from losing your mind (and your hit points).

First off, don’t rush in like a headless chicken. Trust me, I’ve done it — not my brightest moment. There are all kinds of nasty surprises waiting down there. So maybe take a second, a deep breath, before you shovel drop into who-knows-what. Maybe some levels look like they scream “danger zone,” and hey, that’s okay. Skip ‘em if you like. Collecting relics, gear, and those magical abilities can make or break your run. It seems overwhelming at first, but eventually muscle memory will catch on. Or so I tell myself.

And what about these gems? Collect early, collect often. They’ve got this cool exchange system with Gastronomole for food (even if the name sounds like something your weird uncle would dream up), or with Master Argus for abilities, and Chester for some cool relics. Oh, and those golden gear pieces? Grab three, and you get a choice: an upgrade or health. Decisions, decisions.

In between runs, make sure you’re popping up to chat with the Hoofman, Armorer, and Chester. They’ve got all sorts of goodies that could help. And as you make progress, new folks show up at your campsite with interesting tales or tips. Some of them even help you piece the mystery together. Let’s call it a community of quirky helpers.

Exploration is key! Something looks shiny? Poke it. Dig up all the sparkle dirt, go into every side room. Who knows, you might even accidentally hit a jackpot or hatch a surprise. And don’t get me started on weird stuff like mysterious cogs — they’re bound to be useful. Somewhere. Somehow.

So, that’s the chaotic gist of it. Shovel Knight Dig is, without a doubt, ambitious. A labor of love, you could say. We’re stoked for you to dive into this madness come Friday. Who knew digging down a well could be this much fun?

Catch you down there.

Cheers,
Yacht Club Games