Yacht Club Games has finally announced a release date for the long-awaited action–adventure Mina the Hollower. After nearly six years in development, the game prepares to launch on May 29, 2026. Players should prepare for the recto adventure, which promises to touch their very souls.
Mina the Hollower was created by the developers of Shovel Knight. Players control Mina, a renowned Hollower tasked with rescuing a cursed island. Gameplay includes whip combat, burrowing mechanics, and exploration of a pixel-art world.
Key Game Features
- Visual Style: 8-bit visuals inspired by Game Boy Color, adapted for modern displays with detailed animation, widescreen support, and responsive controls.
- Movement: Players can leap, dodge, and burrow through the ground to navigate environments and engage enemies.
- Combat: The whip serves as the primary weapon, with additional weapons offering different move sets. Sidearms provide tactical options in combat.
- Progression: Trinkets can be collected and equipped for various effects. Mina gains levels, allowing players to customize their playstyle.
- Soundtrack: Composed by Jake Kaufman.
- Narrative: A Victorian Gothic horror-inspired story.
- World Design: A large, interconnected world containing secrets, challenging encounters, and various locations.
System Requirements
Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 8 or later
Processor: Intel Core 4th generation (Haswell, 2013) / AMD Bulldozer (2011)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 5000 (2013) / Radeon HD 7000 (2012) / Nvidia 900 Series (Maxwell, 2014)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 860 MB available space
Mina the Hollower comes to PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
