It’s been 10 years since the release of rhythm roguelike Crypt of the NecroDancer, and while that might be ancient history in gaming terms, developer Brace Yourself Games still isn’t finished with it. Both Crypt and its sequel, Rift of the NecroDancer, have kept up a steady pace of DLC, and now both games are getting an expansion that adds an iconic indie game character.
Shovel Knight, the titular star of the smash hit 2014 indie game, comes to both NecroDancer games in a pair of October 30 updates. For Rift, the update brings six new songs from Shovel Knight to play through. In Crypt, Shovel Knight will appear as a playable character, complete with new music and a set of custom mechanics to set him apart from the rest of the game’s roster.
