You need to finish Shovel Knight in order to access Plague of Shadows, but a cheat code is also under way.
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September 9, 2015
Plague of Shadows explodes onto the scene on September 17th, 2015!
Grab your potions and don your mask, it’s time to play as Plague Knight! Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows is a free update is primed to appear on all existing platforms and regions on September 17th, 2015!! Whether you’re on your favorite system or trying the game in a new way, we hope you enjoy this free update featuring an all new alchemical adventure and Challenge Mode!
Haven’t finished the original adventure yet? Hurry and brush up on your skills!! There’s still time to defeat The Enchantress!
Study Up On Plague of Shadows Now!
Can’t wait for next Thursday? We’ve pulled back the curtain on some of Plague Knight’s mechanics, mobility, and more! It’s not too late to get up to date with these veritable tomes of scientific study. Ergh, the excitement is palpable!
Plague of Shadows Instruction Manual
Plague of Shadows Mobility Design
Plague of Shadows Mobility Tips and Tricks
And watch that fantastic trailer one more time! What are those spinny things? Who is that horse guy? What magic is this!?
Don’t forget, you’ll need to clear the game as Shovel Knight to take on Plague Knight’s adventure and Challenge Mode! If you’ve lost your save progress or switched to a new platform…well we’ll share a special code to unlock Plague Knight right from the get-go too!
We hope you enjoy the new campaign!
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