Mina the Hollower Delay: Yacht Club Games Pushes Release for Final Polish on Nintendo Switch and More

Yacht Club Games, the acclaimed indie developer behind Shovel Knight, has announced a delay for their upcoming action-adventure title, Mina the Hollower, originally scheduled to release on October 31, 2025.

First unveiled in February 2023, Mina the Hollower quickly garnered significant attention following its successful Kickstarter campaign, with fans eagerly anticipating its arrival on platforms including Nintendo Switch, eShop, and PC.

After a period of radio silence, hopes were high following the August announcement that the game would finally land on store shelves this fall.

However, on October 6, 2025, Yacht Club Games issued an official statement to the community confirming that development would take longer than expected.

The team expressed that, despite their tireless efforts leading up to the target date, "We’re just not quite there yet." According to the announcement, while the team has been playing through Mina the Hollower from start to finish every day, a bit more time is needed to finalize design, art, and sound, balance gameplay, implement full localization, and conduct extensive cross-platform testing. In a transparent and candid message, Yacht Club Games apologized for the setback, reaffirming their commitment to delivering a polished and unforgettable experience.

The studio stressed that this pause is not a major delay, but instead a necessary period to ensure Mina the Hollower meets the high standards expected from their projects.

"Our goal is to make sure our development team has the time and resources to deliver an incredible adventure, and we are unwavering in our dedication to quality," the announcement noted. The team also clarified that they will not set a new release date until the game is officially submitted and approved across its launch platforms, including Nintendo Switch and eShop.

Highlighting the current late-stage development status, Yacht Club detailed that ongoing work focuses on game balancing, localization, and comprehensive platform testing. Despite the delay, the excitement among the gaming community remains strong.

Mina the Hollower’s classic top-down action-adventure mechanics, atmospheric presentation, and pedigree as a Yacht Club Games release have kept it squarely in the spotlight since its introduction.

Judging by Yacht Club’s transparency and track record, most fans are likely happy to wait a bit longer if it means a truly standout debut. Stay tuned for further updates on Mina the Hollower’s release date and developments direct from Yacht Club Games.

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