Yacht Club Games has confirmed that Mina the Hollower has officially "gone gold," signaling that development is complete and the game has entered the submission process with first-party partners.
The studio said it will announce the final release date when approvals and certification are complete.
Mina the Hollower is set to launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2026.
Development and release details
Yacht Club Games—the independent studio best known for Shovel Knight—announced the milestone via social media, stating the game is finished and currently being submitted for certification.
In journalistic terms: Yacht Club Games reported that Mina the Hollower has reached final build status and has begun submissions with first-party partners, and the team thanked fans for their patience while promising a forthcoming release date.
What to expect in Mina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower casts players as Mina, a renowned Hollower on a mission to rescue a cursed island.
The game emphasizes exploration and combat with mechanics that include burrowing through hazards, precise platforming, and a variety of weapons and sidearms.
The developer highlights a strong focus on "pixel-perfect" visuals inspired by Game Boy Color hardware, updated with modern widescreen presentation, detailed animation, and responsive controls.
Verified features
- Authentic 8-bit–style visuals refined for modern displays, drawing from Game Boy Color aesthetics.
- Modern enhancements such as widescreen visuals, detailed animation, and tight control schemes.
- Core mechanics: burrow-based navigation, whip combat (including the Nightstar), varied sidearms, and equippable trinkets to customize Mina’s abilities.
- An MSX-tinged chiptune soundtrack composed by Jake Kaufman.
- A narrative rooted in Victorian Gothic horror themes and interconnected level design with challenging bosses.
Additional notes
Yacht Club Games has released a trailer for Mina the Hollower and will follow up with the final release date after first-party certification concludes.
Coverage and reporting on Nintendo hardware and software, including titles like this for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, remain a focal point for industry journalists such as Alex Seedhouse, who has specialized in Nintendo coverage for more than 16 years.
This announcement confirms the completion of development and a targeted digital release window of 2026 on the Nintendo eShop for both Switch platforms.
The studio said it will announce the final release date when approvals and certification are complete.
Mina the Hollower is set to launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2026.
Development and release details
Yacht Club Games—the independent studio best known for Shovel Knight—announced the milestone via social media, stating the game is finished and currently being submitted for certification.
In journalistic terms: Yacht Club Games reported that Mina the Hollower has reached final build status and has begun submissions with first-party partners, and the team thanked fans for their patience while promising a forthcoming release date.
What to expect in Mina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower casts players as Mina, a renowned Hollower on a mission to rescue a cursed island.
The game emphasizes exploration and combat with mechanics that include burrowing through hazards, precise platforming, and a variety of weapons and sidearms.
The developer highlights a strong focus on "pixel-perfect" visuals inspired by Game Boy Color hardware, updated with modern widescreen presentation, detailed animation, and responsive controls.
Verified features
- Authentic 8-bit–style visuals refined for modern displays, drawing from Game Boy Color aesthetics.
- Modern enhancements such as widescreen visuals, detailed animation, and tight control schemes.
- Core mechanics: burrow-based navigation, whip combat (including the Nightstar), varied sidearms, and equippable trinkets to customize Mina’s abilities.
- An MSX-tinged chiptune soundtrack composed by Jake Kaufman.
- A narrative rooted in Victorian Gothic horror themes and interconnected level design with challenging bosses.
Additional notes
Yacht Club Games has released a trailer for Mina the Hollower and will follow up with the final release date after first-party certification concludes.
Coverage and reporting on Nintendo hardware and software, including titles like this for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, remain a focal point for industry journalists such as Alex Seedhouse, who has specialized in Nintendo coverage for more than 16 years.
This announcement confirms the completion of development and a targeted digital release window of 2026 on the Nintendo eShop for both Switch platforms.