Studio MDHR reveals two Cuphead projects at Summer Game Fest

Studio MDHR, the developer behind the acclaimed run-and-gun game Cuphead, has announced two new projects in the franchise: an untitled hand-drawn game and a retro-inspired spinoff titled Mighty Cuphead Adventure. The reveal was made during the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase.

According to the developer, the untitled project is described as a new hand-animated game intended to take the series' characters on a fresh adventure. Studio MDHR stated this project is an ambitious undertaking and remains in its earliest stages of development, with no release window specified.

The second project, Mighty Cuphead Adventure, is described as a fast-paced action platformer shooter with an 8-bit visual style. A notable technical aspect of this spinoff is its development process. Studio MDHR confirmed the game is being programmed in classic assembly language and designed with the specifications of the Sega Master System home gaming console in mind. While the game will be compatible with modern consoles and PCs, the developer noted that players will also have the option to experience it on a physical cartridge for the Sega Master System.

Although a specific release date for Mighty Cuphead Adventure...