ⓘ rokaplay Select
Apparently, digging one hole wasn't enough. The viral indie game is getting a bigger sequel, this time letting up to four players hunt for buried treasures together. A December 4 release is confirmed for PC, Play Station 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, with Game Pass included.
Who would have thought that digging a hole could be so entertaining? Apparently, enough people did to warrant a sequel. A Game About Digging a Hole Together now has a confirmed December 4, 2026 release date, with a new trailer shown during the October 20 ID@Xbox and IGN Showcase.
The sequel was originally announced in September, so the latest news is its release date and confirmed platform lineup. Developed by Austrian studio Mipumi Games in collaboration with the German publisher rokaplay Select, the game is heading to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, with Xbox Game Pass availability from day one. The original A Game About Digging a Hole started as a small side project by a single developer and went on to sell more than one million copies. Its premise was almost ridiculously simple: dig, collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment and keep digging until you discover what's hiding underground.
The sequel sticks to that formula but introduces something players had been asking for: multiplayer. Up to four people can now dig together, share the workload and explore a larger underground world filled with new terrain, tools and secrets. The cross-platform play is supported, so friends won't necessarily need the same gaming system to join the excavation. Solo play is still an option for anyone who prefers digging in peace.
According to the developers, the game has been rebuilt from scratch to accommodate the expanded experience, while keeping the original's minimalist approach. The publisher for Japan, Shochiku Games announced a price of ¥700 (approximately $4.43), with international pricing yet to be confirmed.
Whether digging with friends proves more entertaining than doing it alone remains to be seen. At least this time, there's someone else to blame when the hole gets completely out of hand.
Aurelian Nedelcu - Tech Writer - 21 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2026
Aurelian Nedelcu is a technology enthusiast with a background in journalism and radio. His years working aboard cruise ships took him around the world, broadening his perspective. A lifelong music lover and active DJ, he has a keen interest in consumer electronics, audio technology, and emerging trends, bringing curiosity and hands-on experience to his writing.
Aurelian Nedelcu, 2026-10-21 (Update: 2026-10-21)