Yacht Club Games, the celebrated studio behind the critically acclaimed Shovel Knight series, has reconfirmed the eagerly awaited release window for its next flagship title, Mina the Hollower.
Revealed during the latest PlayStation State of Play presentation, Mina the Hollower captured viewers’ attention with a concise 30-second trailer, showcasing new gameplay and confirming a revised launch window of Spring 2026—pushed back from its original October 31, 2025 target. Mina the Hollower draws inspiration from several classic franchises, fusing a retro Game Boy Color-style pixel aesthetic with top-down, Legend of Zelda-like adventure mechanics.
The gameplay also incorporates challenging, Soulslike-inspired combat and a dark, atmospheric world reminiscent of Castlevania.
In addition to its unique visuals and tone, the game offers players a distinct mechanics twist: the protagonist Mina can burrow underground to evade enemies and uncover hidden items, adding a layer of strategy to exploration and battle. While Nintendo Switch users experienced a limited-time demo of Mina the Hollower last summer, the focus now shifts to Sony’s hardware.
PlayStation 5 owners will soon have the chance to sample the adventure themselves, with a limited-time demo set to launch on the PlayStation Store in the near future.
Details about whether this demo mirrors the PC and Switch versions have yet to be clarified by Yacht Club Games. In a statement provided after the State of Play, representatives for Yacht Club Games reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a game that both honors nostalgic influences and pushes gameplay innovation.
The team explained that the extension to the development timeline would allow Mina the Hollower the opportunity to reach its full potential as a flagship release, emphasizing their dedication to meeting high expectations from fans and press alike. Since its initial announcement, Mina the Hollower has generated significant excitement across gaming communities, particularly among fans of indie games and retro-inspired titles.
The title’s pixel-perfect artistry and inventive mechanics have even drawn favorable comparisons to genre-defining classics.
Mina’s haunted world, fast-paced combat, and immersive audio-visual style stand out as major draws ahead of its Spring 2026 launch. Yacht Club Games continues to position Mina the Hollower as a cross-platform success, with planned releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and other major platforms.
As anticipation builds and demos roll out to new audiences, the developer’s reputation for quality and creativity remains front and center in the lead-up to the full release.
Stay tuned for further updates, including demo launch details and development milestones, as Mina the Hollower moves steadily toward its anticipated debut.
Revealed during the latest PlayStation State of Play presentation, Mina the Hollower captured viewers’ attention with a concise 30-second trailer, showcasing new gameplay and confirming a revised launch window of Spring 2026—pushed back from its original October 31, 2025 target. Mina the Hollower draws inspiration from several classic franchises, fusing a retro Game Boy Color-style pixel aesthetic with top-down, Legend of Zelda-like adventure mechanics.
The gameplay also incorporates challenging, Soulslike-inspired combat and a dark, atmospheric world reminiscent of Castlevania.
In addition to its unique visuals and tone, the game offers players a distinct mechanics twist: the protagonist Mina can burrow underground to evade enemies and uncover hidden items, adding a layer of strategy to exploration and battle. While Nintendo Switch users experienced a limited-time demo of Mina the Hollower last summer, the focus now shifts to Sony’s hardware.
PlayStation 5 owners will soon have the chance to sample the adventure themselves, with a limited-time demo set to launch on the PlayStation Store in the near future.
Details about whether this demo mirrors the PC and Switch versions have yet to be clarified by Yacht Club Games. In a statement provided after the State of Play, representatives for Yacht Club Games reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a game that both honors nostalgic influences and pushes gameplay innovation.
The team explained that the extension to the development timeline would allow Mina the Hollower the opportunity to reach its full potential as a flagship release, emphasizing their dedication to meeting high expectations from fans and press alike. Since its initial announcement, Mina the Hollower has generated significant excitement across gaming communities, particularly among fans of indie games and retro-inspired titles.
The title’s pixel-perfect artistry and inventive mechanics have even drawn favorable comparisons to genre-defining classics.
Mina’s haunted world, fast-paced combat, and immersive audio-visual style stand out as major draws ahead of its Spring 2026 launch. Yacht Club Games continues to position Mina the Hollower as a cross-platform success, with planned releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and other major platforms.
As anticipation builds and demos roll out to new audiences, the developer’s reputation for quality and creativity remains front and center in the lead-up to the full release.
Stay tuned for further updates, including demo launch details and development milestones, as Mina the Hollower moves steadily toward its anticipated debut.
