Yacht Club Games confirmed on April 24, 2026, that Mina The Hollower has officially gone gold and entered the submissions process with its first-party partners.
The announcement, posted to the studio's official Twitter account, signals that the game's development is complete and that certification and platform submission work is now underway.
Background and context
Mina The Hollower is the next original title from Yacht Club Games, the independent studio best known for the Shovel Knight series.
The "gone gold" declaration means the final master build has been finished and that Yacht Club Games is submitting that build for approval and distribution on partner platform stores.
In their April 24 message, the studio said the release date will be shared "soon," but did not provide a specific launch day.
What Yacht Club Games said
In journalistic terms, Yacht Club Games stated that the game is complete and has entered the submissions process with first-party platform partners, and that the studio will disclose the release date as soon as certification and scheduling are finalized.
Why going gold matters
Going gold is an industry milestone that typically comes after final testing and quality assurance.
It starts the clock on platform certification and storefront approvals that can include console manufacturers and digital services.
For many indie developers, this phase precedes listing on storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop and finalizing keys for physical distribution, where applicable.
Developer track record and platform context
Yacht Club Games built its reputation with Shovel Knight, a multi-platform success that launched on Nintendo Switch and other consoles and digital storefronts.
That history makes the studio's announcement noteworthy for players who follow indie releases on console platforms.
While Yacht Club has not yet confirmed specific platforms or a Nintendo Direct appearance tied to Mina The Hollower's launch window, fans and press will be watching for platform certification notices and an official release date announcement from the studio.
What to expect next
With the game now in submissions, the next official update to expect from Yacht Club Games is a firm release date and platform availability details.
The studio's public post thanked supporters for their patience and said it looks forward to players experiencing the title.
For the latest, watch Yacht Club Games' channels and major platform storefronts for listing updates.
The announcement, posted to the studio's official Twitter account, signals that the game's development is complete and that certification and platform submission work is now underway.
Background and context
Mina The Hollower is the next original title from Yacht Club Games, the independent studio best known for the Shovel Knight series.
The "gone gold" declaration means the final master build has been finished and that Yacht Club Games is submitting that build for approval and distribution on partner platform stores.
In their April 24 message, the studio said the release date will be shared "soon," but did not provide a specific launch day.
What Yacht Club Games said
In journalistic terms, Yacht Club Games stated that the game is complete and has entered the submissions process with first-party platform partners, and that the studio will disclose the release date as soon as certification and scheduling are finalized.
Why going gold matters
Going gold is an industry milestone that typically comes after final testing and quality assurance.
It starts the clock on platform certification and storefront approvals that can include console manufacturers and digital services.
For many indie developers, this phase precedes listing on storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop and finalizing keys for physical distribution, where applicable.
Developer track record and platform context
Yacht Club Games built its reputation with Shovel Knight, a multi-platform success that launched on Nintendo Switch and other consoles and digital storefronts.
That history makes the studio's announcement noteworthy for players who follow indie releases on console platforms.
While Yacht Club has not yet confirmed specific platforms or a Nintendo Direct appearance tied to Mina The Hollower's launch window, fans and press will be watching for platform certification notices and an official release date announcement from the studio.
What to expect next
With the game now in submissions, the next official update to expect from Yacht Club Games is a firm release date and platform availability details.
The studio's public post thanked supporters for their patience and said it looks forward to players experiencing the title.
For the latest, watch Yacht Club Games' channels and major platform storefronts for listing updates.