Free DLC coming over the next four weeks
When Inti Creates announced that the leads fromAzure Striker GunvoltandGal Gunwould make their way intoBlaster Master Zero, fans were excited, but not all together shocked. Both characters were Inti Creates originals, so we can presume they were able to include them in their latest game for no great cost.
Seeing Shovel Knight and Shantae announced for inclusion in the game feels a lot more surprising, though when you dig a little bit, it makes just as much sense.Yacht Club Games published the physical release ofAzure Striker Gunvolt 2, and even helped make the game compatible with the Shovel Knight amiibo, allowing you to unlock ahard as heck bonus boss battle against the dandy digging dynamo. On the other hand, Inti Createsworked on the twomostrecentShantaegames, so while they don’t own the character, they are no strangers to partnering with her creators.
The Shantae DLC set for release on July 6, with Shovel Knight DLC coming about a month later on August 3. Both will be free for two weeks after their respective launches, costing $1.99 a piece after that. I hope this isn’t the end of theBlaster Master Zerocharacter DLC. Miriam fromBloodstainedand Beck fromMighty Number 9Mighty Gunvolt Burstare likely contenders for the next round, though personally, I’d love to see Trace fromAxiom Vergemake the cut as well.
