The famous characters are present in this version

Mar 5, 2015 15:28 GMT  ·  By

Classic video game characters Battletoads will make an appearance in the upcoming Shovel Knight Xbox One version, as Yacht Club Games shows that the three amphibian fighters might be a special boss encounter in the new title.

Microsoft proudly confirmed earlier this week that Shovel Knight, the popular indie game that's already gotten many fans on PC as well as on Nintendo platforms last year, is coming to its Xbox One platform.

Now, developer Yacht Club Games confirms on its website that it's going to add a very special sequence to Shovel Knight on the Xbox One, as the team worked alongside Microsoft's own Rare studio to incorporate the iconic Battletoads into the upcoming experience.

As you can see in the video below, the Battletoads might be a special boss encounter in Shovel Knight for the Xbox one, and retain their original style, albeit adapted to match Shovel Knight's retro visuals.

You can expect to hear more about Shovel Knight's arrival onto the Xbox One and how it will incorporate the Battletoads in the following weeks, as we get closer to the game's scheduled debut in April for the Microsoft console. At the same time, it's also going to launch for the PS3, PS4, and PS Vita platforms, but it won't incorporate the special sequence.