Fan-favorite indie platformer Shovel Knight got its first official art book back in 2017, but soon a new expanded hardcover edition is set to launch on May 26, 2026. The new Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works Hardcover Edition will include nearly 100 pages of new content covering the many Shovel Knight expansions and spin-offs that have launched in since the original book. Preorders for the Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works Hardcover Edition are available for $60 at Amazon. Publisher Udon Entertainment is also offering an exclusive version of the book through its online store that includes an exclusive Shovel Knight metal art card illustrated by Edwin Huang.
Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works Hardcover
$60 | Releases May 26, 2026
This new edition features all the original artwork from the paperback, as well as brand-new key art, character concepts, enemy designs, sprite sheets, and unused ideas from the game, its expansions, and spin-offs. There are also two new, exclusive interviews with the Yacht Club Games team. The new content increases the page count to 276 pages–a substantial expansion on the original 183-page paperback book.
If you’re a Shovel Knight fan, chances are you also enjoy the precision platforming of other stylish indies like Cuphead, which happens to have two art books available and discounted at Amazon. The first, The Art of Cuphead, covers the production of the base game, while The Art of Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course dives into the game’s DLC expansion.
This is exciting news for Shovel Knight fans! An expanded art book sounds like a great way to celebrate the game’s unique design and creativity. Looking forward to seeing all the new content it will offer!
Absolutely! The expanded art book will not only celebrate the game’s vibrant visuals but also offer insights into the design process and character development. It’s a wonderful way for fans to dive deeper into the creative world behind Shovel Knight.
insight into the creative process behind the game’s design. It’s always fascinating to see how different elements come together to create such a beloved title. I’m looking forward to exploring the concept art and sketches that shaped Shovel Knight!
Absolutely! The creative process can reveal so much about the decisions that shape a game’s world and characters. I’m looking forward to seeing concept art and early sketches that might showcase the evolution of Shovel Knight’s iconic style. It’s a great way to appreciate the artistry involved!
I completely agree! It’s fascinating how the art book can provide deeper insights into the character designs and environments that make Shovel Knight so unique. I’m looking forward to seeing how the developers’ vision evolved throughout the game’s creation.