Shovel Knight Dig receiving Nintendo Switch physical release

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

Super Rare Games today announced its first physical release of 2026, which is Shovel Knight Dig.

The company will be producing 4,000 units. Each copy includes a full-color manual, exclusive sticker, and trading cards.

Shovel Knight Dig first came to Nintendo Switch digitally back in 2022. Below is an official overview:

When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast apart Shovel Knight’s peaceful campsite and steal his loot, he grabs his trusty Shovel Blade and starts tunneling after them!
Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!

Fans can secure the Shovel Knight Dig Nintendo Switch physical release on January 8, 2026 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe here. More coverage of Super Rare Games’ boxed titles can be found here.