Mina the Hollower Launches October 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch: Yacht Club Games Confirms Release Date

Yacht Club Games, the acclaimed independent studio known for hits like Shovel Knight, has officially announced that their highly anticipated action-adventure title, Mina the Hollower, will launch on both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch.

The game is set to be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop worldwide on October 31, 2025.

This dual-platform launch ensures that both current and next-generation Switch users can experience Mina’s gothic adventure. Set in a haunted and mysterious island, Mina the Hollower places players in the role of Mina, a celebrated Hollower tasked with lifting the island's sinister curse.

Throughout the sprawling, interconnected world, players will burrow beneath hazards and monsters, dispatch enemies with a signature whip called Nightstar, and harness a dynamic arsenal of sidearms and trinkets—all while navigating gameplay refined for modern audiences. Yacht Club Games describes Mina the Hollower as a love letter to classic handheld games, blending hauntingly authentic 8-bit visuals reminiscent of the Game Boy Color era with modern technological enhancements such as widescreen support, detailed animation, and responsive controls.

Each weapon in the game offers a distinct moveset, encouraging players to experiment and find the playstyle that suits them best.

Trinket collection and character leveling further deepen the customization and replayability. In a formal statement, the developers emphasized their commitment to craftsmanship, highlighting the "pixel-perfect graphics, masterful gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious music" that define Mina the Hollower.

Veteran chiptune composer Jake Kaufman, recognized for his work on Shovel Knight, returns with an electrifying MSX-inspired soundtrack that infuses each moment with energy and nostalgia.

The narrative, steeped in Victorian Gothic horror, promises a bone-chilling yet heartwarming tale as players descend into the depths of madness. Key features of Mina the Hollower on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch include: - Haunting 8-bit visuals enhanced for modern hardware - Precision platforming and burrowing mechanics - A wide array of weapons and upgradable sidearms - Trinkets that grant exotic abilities and support custom playstyles - Atmospheric Gothic storytelling and expansive exploration - Widescreen presentation with smooth, rock-solid controls A free demo of Mina the Hollower is now available for download on the Nintendo eShop, offering fans an early look at the game’s signature style and mechanics.

With its blend of retro charm and modern flourishes, Mina the Hollower is poised to be a standout release as the Nintendo Switch 2 enters the next phase of Nintendo’s hardware evolution. Mina the Hollower is scheduled for worldwide digital release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on October 31, 2025.

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