Get Ready to Dig in Shovel Lands
Bricketbros has unveiled Shovel Lands, an upcoming 2D digging platformer set to launch on PC and consoles in 2026. However, we don’t know on which consoles it will be available. Blending exploration, combat, and precision movement, the game invites players to dig, dash, and battle their way through a vibrant underground world brimming with secrets and dangers.
Drawing inspiration from classics like Celeste, Donkey Kong Country, and Ori, Shovel Lands offers handcrafted levels filled with visually striking art, immersive music, and dynamic challenges. At its core lies an innovative digging system that allows players to carve through terrain, turn environmental hazards into tools, and chain movements together with fast-paced precision.
The story begins when a mysterious crystal meteorite crashes into the earth, spreading a corrupting energy across the land and far below the surface. Players step into the role of an archaeologist leading an expedition to uncover the truth behind the crystals. Along the way, they will explore diverse biomes, meet quirky characters, and rescue allies who join their cause. But lurking beneath is a personal conflict, as a former teammate has fallen under the crystals’ influence, setting up a journey that is as much about saving a friend as it is about uncovering the source of corruption.
Key features include simple yet demanding controls, shovel upgrades that unlock new abilities, unique mines with distinct mechanics, and encounters with traps, enemies, and formidable bosses. Players can also build a community with rescued allies, test themselves in hardcore versions of levels, and take on unlockable speedrun challenges designed for the fastest diggers.
With its mix of tight platforming, creative mechanics, and narrative depth, Shovel Lands is shaping up to be a fresh underground adventure worth digging into when it arrives in 2026.