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Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Yacht Club Games (EU), Vine (US)
Release Date: Dec. 13, 2021

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'Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon' Gets Free Puzzler’s Pack DLC This Spring, Also Comes to Mobile - Trailer

by Rainier on April 19, 2023 @ 10:55 p.m. PDT

Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon on an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a 2D action packed puzzle-adventure with a dungeon-crawling twist

In Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon you’ll join your mysterious guide Puzzle Knight as you shovel through scads of foes, procure new equipment, and battle bosses both familiar and new. Explore a tale with endless twists and turns, quest as your favorite heroes, and even challenge a friend for fast-paced head-to-head competition!

Battle your friends in an action-packed local-co-op. In Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, you’ll choose from a colorful cast of characters, select different item/stage limitations, and battle it out with your friends! Each character has its own unique playstyle and move set so choose carefully!

Think you’re a Pocket Dungeon Master? Take on the Daily Challenge to compete with players world-wide in a battle for the top score. Every day will generate a new, unique random adventure for all players to tackle. Take it on and come out on top!

If you own a Shovel Knight series Amiibo, you’re in for a treat! Using your Shovel Knight series Amiibo allows you to call upon a familiar fairy friend to keep you company on your perplexing puzzle adventure!


Get ready for a thrilling new adventure with the Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Puzzler's Pack DLC, launching this Spring on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Steam!

This GIGANTIC DLC Pack includes new playable characters, formidable "Quandary Challenges," neat new Relics, robust run modifiers, and expansive new areas to explore!

Plus, it's completely FREE - fans only need the base game to enjoy all the new content.

This is just the first of three free DLC releases planned for the title, so stay tuned for even more puzzling action!

Puzzler’s Pack NEW Content Overview

  • New Playable Characters:
    • Puzzle Knight - Everyone’s favorite puzzle prodigy is now a playable character! While on your run, you’ll be able to rotate surrounding foes clockwise to create convenient new combos! 
    • Mona -The green queen of Alchemy can now embark on her very own Pocket Dungeon adventure! Utilize her awesome alchemist abilities by exploding nearby potions. Chain them to get more bang for your buck!
  • New Battles, Boons, and Bosses: Keep your wits as sharp as your shovel, as new obstacles of all types await you in every level!
  • New Relics: Chester has “found” a TON of new Relics to aid you in your quest! Make sure to take ‘em for a spin.
  • New Areas to Explore:  
    • Hedge Farm - An earthy plot of land has appeared in the Pocket Dungeon! Ready that green thumb of yours, the wholesome Hedge Farmer needs some agricultural assistance!
    • Castle Quandary - Uncover a wealth of quests and content far above the Pocket Dungeon! Scale a colossal beanstalk to discover a confounding castle nestled in the clouds.
  • New Quests: Castle Quandary offers unique quests for each character. Completing these Quandary Challenges (Legendary Path, Character Quest, Trial of Offerings, and Refract Realm) will unlock new costumes, abilities, and more!
  • Marathon Mode: Battle endless waves of enemies in a desperate bid for survival! Enemy configurations will change between stages, but the battle never ends. How long can you last?
  • Mr. Hat’s Fancy Shop: How resplendent! A well-tailored traveler has wandered into the Pocket Dungeon, replete with wares. Mr. Hat will provide you with various headpieces that modify your game in scores of wacky ways! There are TONS of run modifiers to purchase!
  • Secret Content: We’ve thrown so many secrets, too. It’s probably not even possible to find them all…
  • New Features & Quality of Life Improvements: We’ve added Set Seeds, Weekly Challenges, Bump Assists (Think Bumper Bowling! It’s a cool new mode to stop you from dying!), Cutscene skips, and more!
  • New Feats: Calling all completionists! We’ve added a ton of new feats for you to collect as you adventure through all of this sweet sweet content.
In addition, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is also making its way to mobile and will be exclusively available on Netflix!

Key Features:

  • Enter a world of falling block puzzle games, with a dungeon-crawling twist! An all-new hybrid that’s never been seen before.
  • Bump into enemies to battle them and trade damage in a unique combat system. Group foes together for massive chain attacks while grabbing keys, power-ups, and potions to refill your health!
  • A bold new visual style complements a new story. Learn the ropes from your pal Puzzle Knight as you attempt to escape the mysterious Pocket Dungeon. Shovel Knight’s signature storytelling and humor are on full display!
  • Take control of more than 10 of your favorite heroes from the Shovel Knight universe, each with a unique power and play style.
  • Equip yourself on the fly with a treasure trove of items and equipment. Mix and match your loadout to prepare for any encounter.
  • Play in a variety of ways with Story Mode, 2 player competitive Versus Mode, and much more.
  • Another incomparable soundtrack in a new style by astonishing virtuoso Jake Kaufman!

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is available for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PC (Steam).


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