Mina the Hollower Delayed: Yacht Club Games Provides Update on Nintendo Switch Release

Yacht Club Games, the acclaimed developer behind the Shovel Knight series, has announced a delay for its highly anticipated action-adventure title, Mina the Hollower.

Initially slated for an October 31 release, Mina the Hollower will now launch at a later date on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, according to an official development update from the studio. Announced in 2022 and quickly gaining attention for its Game Boy Color-inspired visuals and gothic horror setting, Mina the Hollower marks Yacht Club Games' first original IP since their breakthrough debut.

The game has been highly anticipated by fans of pixel art platformers and action RPGs alike, particularly those following the studio's celebrated track record with indie hits on Nintendo eShop. Development is progressing steadily, with Yacht Club Games indicating that "the game is so close to being done – we’re playing it from start to finish every day." Currently, the team is fine-tuning every aspect of the experience: finalizing art assets, perfecting audio, polishing gameplay mechanics, balancing the overall challenge, implementing localization for international players, and conducting thorough testing across all supported platforms, including Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 hardware. While the delay is not expected to be lengthy, Yacht Club Games emphasized that this additional development time is focused entirely on delivering a final round of polish and ensuring balanced gameplay.

The studio expressed appreciation for fans’ patience, stating that they "do not want to announce another release date until the game has been fully submitted to all platforms." As the team enters the final stretch, players are encouraged to stay tuned for the official new release date, which will be revealed once platform submissions are complete. Addressing the community, Yacht Club Games offered a sincere apology for the postponement.

They reaffirmed their dedication to delivering a top-tier gaming experience, noting their intent to provide the development team with adequate resources and time necessary to fulfill their vision.

"Our goal is to ensure our team has what it needs to deliver an incredible adventure, and we are committed to making good on that promise," the studio affirmed. Upon release, Mina the Hollower will be available on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, expanding the title's reach to new and existing fans through the Nintendo eShop.

This commitment to quality and player satisfaction underscores Yacht Club Games' reputation as a premier indie developer within the Nintendo community.

For updates on Mina the Hollower’s release date and further development milestones, keep an eye on official channels and upcoming Nintendo Direct announcements.

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