SteamWorld Dig, since its release on the 3DS eShop, has gradually matched critical acclaim with greater awareness and success on the platform. It's certainly a title that's captured the imagination of many regular 3DS eShop regulars, picking up plenty of positive word of mouth.
We've spoken in detail to Image & Form's Brjann Sigurgeirsson during this year's Eurogamer Expo, and in a video interview to be published in the coming week he shares his views on the eShop market, his perspective of other platforms such as iOS and the genesis and development of the game itself. What's been evident is the overwhelmingly positive reaction to game has garnered from 3DS owners, with Sigurgeirsson often stopped on the show floor by appreciative fans. In good news for those that have enjoyed SteamWorld Dig, the developer has confirmed to us that work is underway on a new 3DS eShop instalment in the SteamWorld Dig series.
We've come quite far developing the next game in the SteamWorld series, and we're waiting for the right moment to announce more details.
Once we have more information to share we'll be sure to keep you all updated on Nintendo Life.
As you can see, further details are under wraps for now, yet it's certainly a boost for the platform to know that it's in the works. Keep your eyes peeled for the full interview on Nintendo Life in the coming week, but in the meantime let us know what you'd like to see in the next SteamWorld title.
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looking forward to it, really enjoyed this game
Great news. I'll be watching it closely.
@imageform
My bottom didn't fit in the Champagne Hot Tub.
This is awesome, can't wait!
Looking forward to it. Loved the original.
In an interview on another site, it was said that it was in a different genre, not a direct sequel to Steamworld Dig.
Finally picked up the original last night. Haven't played it yet, but I'm looking forward to it. I've heard nothing but good things.
So, uhm.. How do you pronounce his name? On topic: Great news! If it's as good as the first one, I'll definitely buy it.. Eventually.
Great! the first one was one of my favorite Eshop games!
Thomas, "instalment" is misspelled.
This should be an interesting game to look at, by the way.
Yesssss. I can't wait!
Excellent news! Here's hoping we get more bosses (and possibly a couple extra worlds) this time.
Considering how great SteamWorld Dig was, i'm really curious to see how they'll follow it up. Will it be a similar style game that takes place after the original a la Metroid II or a completely different genre like it was for its predecessor (SteamWorld Tower Defense)?
Already? Wow, that's pretty cool to be honest. Can't wait to see that, if it's any better than Steamworld Dig was, then this will be high on my to buy list.
Wow anothrr one ready, I need to hurry and download the original before the new comes out.
(possible spoiler alert)
I hope it's about Dorothy looking for Rusty. At the end of the game I felt like they were implying a sequel with her.
The quote doesn't actually use the word "dig" and based on his past comments, I expect the gameplay to be totally different.
I strongly recommend Dig BTW, fantastic game.
Currently loving this game. Any sequel from these geniuses is WELCOME.
Wouldn't mind seeing an HD Wii U version....
Thanks for chatting face to face yesterday, Tom - and for the speedy publishing of this news item! Actually the headline is a tad misleading: it should read "...in SteamWorld series" and not "...in SteamWorld Dig series"... Small bit big difference, the next SteamWorld game will be a bit different from Dig.
@Player4: first name is pronounced "Briaoudn" - of course! ;D
Ah, the man himself beats me too it. I was going to add as well: "New Instalment in SteamWorld Dig" is definitely misleading, I had just finished reading the ONM article (in my 100th issue subs. special ;} ) and then saw this and thought that the new title had been confirmed to be in the dig series. @imageform Can't wait to get the game, I'm going on an eshop catchup spree soon, I just need a little money!
This game is a masterpiece, it's fun, addictive and challenging at the same time. Would love to try the next title soon!
@EvilLucario No it isn't
@brandonbwii I didn't use the word sequel once, I don't think.
@imageform I'll change that now, I realised late last night and forgot to fix it.
@ThomasBW84 great Tom - thanks!
@imageform I cannot tell you how much I LOVED SteamWorld Dig! I could NOT put it down. I realize your next game won't be a direct sequel, but if you ever make one (we have GOT to settle that cliffhanger ending, after all!), I would love to see a "bigger" game - I burned through SWD in about 7 hours! Don't get me wrong - it was a great value and worth every penny, and I do expect I'll play it again. I just really wanted more!
At any rate, for the next game, I'm curious to learn more of the SteamWorld backstory — what happened to all the humans that forced them underground? Who built the first steambots that apparently became autonomous? How do they avoid rust? How does a steambot have an uncle, anyway???
Keep up the great work!!!
@JJtheTexan I think you nailed most of what we want to see in the sequel - WHEN we make it! Longer, more backstory... and more bosses, perhaps?
Have yet to play Steamworld Dig, though what I have seen of it definitely makes it on my wish list.
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