Yacht Club Games continues to support the smash hit platformerShovel Knightwith expansions and free content updates. The PC version ofShovel Knightrecently received such an update, making the previously Xbox One-exclusiveBattletoadsboss fights available for those that own the game on Steam.
However,finding the titular Battletoadsis easier said than done. They’re actually hidden by a “double secret” in the game, which players can find in the Hall of Champions. For the first part of the secret, players need to go to the wall on the far right of the first floor in the Hall of Champions and break it. Next, collect the items in this room and then continue going all the way to the right. Upon reaching this point, perform a downward attack to find theBattletoadsmap.
After collecting theBattletoadsmap, Zitz, Pimple, and Rash will spawn on the world map. Bump into them to initiate a series of three boss battles that reward players with the powerful Toad Gear upon completion. The Toad Gear is rather nifty and worth seeking out forShovel Knightaficionados, as it gives Shovel Knight a powerful new running attack as well as a speed boost.
While it took a couple of years, it’s nice to see theBattletoadscontent come to the PC version ofShovel Knight. However, owners of the PC version shouldn’t see this as the beginning of a trend. Microsoft’s push for PC gaming is likely the reason whyBattletoadscharacters are now in the PC version ofShovel Knight, but since Sony doesn’t have a similar stake in the platform, fans shouldn’t expect to seeGod of War’sKratosmake his way to the game as well.
As for why Microsoft has suddenly decided to allow the Battletoads to debut in the PC version ofShovel Knight, it’s hard to say. One possibility is that the company wants to keep theBattletoadsIP fresh in gamers' minds in anticipation of aBattletoadsrebootthat has been rumored for years. However, that’s just speculation at this time.
Regardless of any future plans forBattletoads, fans can check them out right now in both the PC and Xbox One versions ofShovel Knight.Plus, they can play the classic games as a part of theRare Replaycollection.
Shovel Knightis available now for Nintendo Switch, 3DS, PC, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, and Xbox One.
