Shovel Knight joins Rivals of Aether after getting Smash Bros. Assist Trophy treatment

Posted byby Mike Minotti
August 10, 2018
Updated June 19, 2025
1 min

Shovel Knight isn’t going to be a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, instead having to settle for being an Assist Trophy (the Waluigi treatment). But Rivals of Aether announced today that it will be adding the indie game star to its fighting game.

https://twitter.com/RivalsOfAether/status/1027939355061637120

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.