The sequel to A Game About Digging a Hole, the title that practically started a whole subgenre of its own with its launch, has finally been revealed.

On August 30, the developer Ben announced the new A Game About Digging a Hole: Together. Set on a beach, the game is a co-operative sandbox adventure where players gather resources, upgrade gear, and explore the underground depths. An official release date has not been shared yet.

As the title proudly suggests, the core gimmick here is multiplayer. While the original was a short, solo affair, A Game About Digging a Hole: Together supports up to four players online in co-op, though lone wolves can still brave the dirt alone if they prefer.

The playground has expanded to a fresh beach zone, boasting a longer playtime and a much larger map overall. Terrain types are more varied, and equipment has been split into four distinct categories featuring massive shovels, drills, and excavator hands. Just like before, you dig down, rake in cash, and soup up your mining gear, while diving deep into the sand to unearth collectibles and chart new terrain for your collection log.

Meanwhile, Ben revealed that the original A Game About Digging a Hole started out as a short side project whipped up while working on Solarpunk. However, after a barrage of player requests asking for "more things to do" or pleading to "let us dig with mates," the developer decided to greenlight a full sequel.