While North American Nintendo fans have been enjoying Shovel Knight since June, Wii U and 3DS owners in Europe have been waiting for the release of the title in their own region for some time now.
With what's likely to be the final Nintendo Direct presentation for the year now out of the way, European Wii U and 3DS owners will be pleased to know Shovel Knight is finally available for download from the eShop. In addition to this, owners in Europe and other PAL regions will also be able to download a free Shovel Knight theme for their 3DS. This offer is available until the 13th of November, 2014.
Now that the game is available in Europe, let us know in the comments if you'll be purchasing Shovel Knight for your Wii U, 3DS, or even for both platforms. For those that do double-dip, you'll receive 33% off one the games provided you have linked your systems with the same Nintendo Network ID. This offer ends on the 1st of January, 2015.
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whoah!
edit:are you sure? it's not showing anything new in the eShop (italy)
Edit 2: it's up now.
where am i suppose to get an eshop card now at midnight?
maybe i will get it tomorrow
That has to be the best Nintendo Direct.
Now i'm going to buy this!
I was going to spend all day playing Smash Bros., but my Pokémon itch and now Shovel Knight finally coming out are making me torn! O_O
Wow! Didn't see that coming
Gonna download straight away when I get home from work tomorrow morning
it's not yet available gonna wait few more hours then go to sleep!
My eShop hasn't updated on 3DS or Wii U.
@dragon_warrior1 Nintendo said the stuff would be available straight after the direct.
I wonder if we'll get the pikmin short movies too.
About time Europeans got to experience the masterpiece that is Shovel Knight! Enjoy it guys!
Have purchased credit and rebooted my system...nothing on the eshop yet...gonna be a long night.
LLLIIIEEEESSSS!! Straight after the direct my shiny metal ass, hmph.
Enjoy it.....It is well worth the price if you like old school NES platforming greatness
@SanderEvers Nice! It is a game every one should play, it is that good in my opinion!
@SanderEvers But these are portable versions
@PvtOttobot Straight after Direct means for Nintendo that it is coming TODAY
Do we know what each version will cost us here in the UK?
£13 for 3DS version.
On 3DS it shows it now but says Coming to Nintendo eShop, but on Wii U it allows me to purchase it.
The eShop has just been updated!
It's now available on 3DS.
It's £12.99 each, but when you have one the other one is £8.66.
Basically if you buy one, you can pay what the Americans pay for the other platforms copy.
Is anyone else having trouble redeeming the download code for the theme?
Also, what is with the controls on the menu, nothing responds with A but stuff responds with B.
Just downloading now. Shouldn't take more than a few minutes, but I'll play it in the morning.
It's more expensive than on steam and you have to get it within a week to get the theme.
I'm unhappy.
Aw yiss! Looking forward to receiving my download code for the Wii U version!
@twadezelda3dsxl Yeah, same here. Theme code doesn't work!
Ha ha! The eShop theme music is Shovel Knight Tunes Remix!
@May_Nyan But it's on 3ds though.
how do you get the theme ?
@BensonUii
Un utente italiano! Ma ciao!
("An Italian user! Well, hello!")
Will get this gem as soon as possible.
I want that theme. Would have waited the extra months for it.
@AlexSora89
Ciao Alex!
@RainbowGazelle @twadezelda3dsxl You have to redeem the code in the theme shop, not the eShop.
How am I supposed to receive the theme code? Via email? I haven't received any...
@headfirstslide That's where I was entering it. I know how to get themes as I bought the Zelda one and I was sent 2 codes for the black cat one.
Everything i was doing after work to my new bathroom just stopped hurrah.
I don't care and I'm amazed that people still care. After delaying the game for 6 months they still have the balls to charge you the full price and give you nothing. I'm sorry for all those people who kickstarted it and got it now and didn't get anything for the long wait. 33% price cut for buying the same game - just wait for it to be on PS4, they won't charge you extra for PS3/Vita version. If they would give 50 or even 33% discount for first week or two, I would be all over it and buy it again, but now that's just pathetic.
I said I wouldn't be buying it due to the massive delay and lost interest, 5 mins after direct, totally bought the 3ds version. Lol
YEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Anyone looking for the theme download code: Its on your eShop receipt. (eShop settings -> account activity)
@Dave24 bit harsh mate as the delay wasn't their fault and in fact they were open about how long we can expect to wait and even provided a timeline which they kept updated for us.
@AyeHaley thanks
One word: YES!
@Dave24 so... If you were willing to buy it "over and over again" wouldn't that equate to 123% of the retail price? Or would that be 199%? Either way, you were willing to spend nearly 200% for the same game, but now that it's out you claim that it took to long to, therefore the game is not worth it, unless you wait a few more months for the PS4 version? Sir, you have no dog in this hunt! Your being impatient is not the fault of the Dev... There were no promises made. Promises are for children that need reassurance. Contracts are what matter in business. May I see your contract sir? (Kickstarter is not a contractual obligation either, read up on it)
Finally! I immediately download Shovel Knight for my 3DS and I love it, and I guess every enthusiastic retro gamer willl...
@headfirstslide Yes, I know. It wasn't working at the time, but it is now.
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