Mark the decade-long journey of the valiant knight wielder, Shovel Knight!
In the gaming world, Yacht Club Games continues to make waves with their latest announcements and ongoing support for their beloved franchise, Shovel Knight.
Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight, has been developing games for a decade now. This dedication is evident in their latest creation, Mina The Hollower, an action-adventure game set to release on October 31, 2025, on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. A free demo of the game will be available since August 2025[1][4].
Mina The Hollower is not the only project Yacht Club Games is working on. Earlier in 2025, Shovel Knight Dig, a spinoff of the Shovel Knight franchise, launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Versions for Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Apple Arcade are receiving content updates like "Wicked Wishes"[2].
In addition to these, Yacht Club Games is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Shovel Knight with various events throughout 2024-2025[2]. This includes a special edition reflecting ongoing support and celebrations for the series.
While no new mainline Shovel Knight titles have been announced beyond these efforts as of August 2025, Yacht Club Games continues to support and expand the Shovel Knight universe through spinoffs and related events.
Shovel Knight, a small warrior encased in blue armour, is known for his boldness, kind-heartedness, and for taking on huge quests. He is armed with a Shovel Blade and follows the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly.
In Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope, the first game developed by Yacht Club Games, Shovel Knight embarks on a quest to defeat the evil Enchantress and save his world. The Enchantress may have cruel tricks up her sleeve in the prequel to Shovel Knight, where Specter Knight is the protagonist, tasked with creating the Order of No Quarter for The Enchantress.
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup featuring Shovel Knight and Puzzle Knight. In this game, players shovel through foes, gather equipment, and battle different bosses.
Shovel Knight Dig features Shovel Knight chasing after Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew who have stolen his loot. King Knight, the protagonist in a prequel to Shovel Knight: King of Cards, aims to build a kingdom of his own. In this game, players travel through strange worlds, gather subjects, and take on challengers to become King of Cards.
Shovel Knight: Showdown is a game where heroes and villains from the Shovel Knight saga must discover the source of a magical catastrophe and fight to set things right.
King Knight's game, Shovel Knight: King of Cards, involves gathering cards, taking on challengers, and building a deck. Yacht Club Games have expressed their gratitude to their players for their support over the past decade.
References:
[1] Yacht Club Games. (2025). Mina The Hollower. Retrieved from https://yachtclubgames.com/minathehollower
[2] Yacht Club Games. (2025). Shovel Knight 10th Anniversary. Retrieved from https://yachtclubgames.com/shovelknight10
[3] Yacht Club Games. (2025). Shovel Knight Dig. Retrieved from https://yachtclubgames.com/shoveldig
[4] Yacht Club Games. (2025). Mina The Hollower Demo. Retrieved from https://yachtclubgames.com/minademo
Summary:
| Title | Platform(s) | Release Date | Notes | |---------------------|------------------------|----------------------|------------------------------------------| | Mina The Hollower | Switch, Switch 2 | October 31, 2025 | New action-adventure from Shovel Knight creators; demo available[1][4] | | Shovel Knight Dig | PS5, Xbox Series X/S; Switch, Steam, Apple Arcade | Released early 2025 | Spinoff with continued updates ("Wicked Wishes")[2] | | Shovel Knight (Anniversary events) | Various | Throughout 2024-2025 | 10th anniversary celebrations and related content[2] |
Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight, has expressed their gratitude to their players for their ongoing support over the past decade. In addition to Mina The Hollower, a new action-adventure game set to release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2025, Yacht Club Games continues to expand the Shovel Knight universe through spinoffs like Shovel Knight Dig, and special events in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Shovel Knight.
