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entertainment16h ago
"No free DLC": After accidentally promising 4 entire new games during their Shovel Knight Kickstarter, the devs behind 2026's top-rated game have learned their lesson
- Mina the Hollower tops 2026 charts, prompting a shift in post-launch planning by its studio.
- Developers say they will not promise major DLC before launch, learning from Shovel Knight’s stretch goals.
- Shovel Knight Kickstarter goals expanded into full campaigns, influencing Mina’s post-launch plans.
- The team hints at a potential sequel but remains cautious about future major expansions.
- Mina the Hollower, released after Shovel Knight, was described as the best-rated game of 2026.
- D'Angelo confirms the team’s stance on post-launch content without overpromising.
- DLC remains possible but must be clearly defined and deliverable.
- Mina the Hollower's potential for future work is acknowledged but not guaranteed as large DLC.
- The article notes the heavy post-launch scope of DLCs in Shovel Knight compared to Mina.
- The piece frames the decision as a strategic pivot after past development experience.
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