Yacht Club Games launches Mina the Hollower on May 29

After years of anticipation, Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight, has released its new title, Mina the Hollower. The action-adventure game launched on May 29, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

The game follows Mina, a mouse inventor and member of a guild known as Hollowers, who is summoned to Tenebrous Isle. Her mission is to reactivate the Spark Generators, power sources of her own design that have failed, plunging the island into chaos. The central hub is the city of Ossex, from which players can explore six distinct regions in a largely non-linear order to repair the generators.

Mina the Hollower is defined by its signature burrowing mechanic. Mina can dive underground to avoid attacks, navigate under obstacles, and launch herself for extended jumps, a movement system that becomes essential for both combat and exploration. Combat offers a choice of primary weapons, including a whip, daggers, and a hammer, each with different attributes. Players can further customize Mina with trinkets that grant passive abilities and temporary sidearms found throughout the world.

The game is noted for its high...