Yacht Club Games has finally locked in a release date for Mina the Hollower, the studio's long-anticipated follow-up to the beloved Shovel Knight series. According to Kotaku, the game is set to launch in May, giving fans a concrete window to look forward to after years of development.
What's turning heads alongside the release date is the pricing. Yacht Club is positioning Mina the Hollower at an aggressively low price point, continuing the studio's reputation for delivering high-quality indie experiences without gouging players at checkout. That philosophy worked wonders for Shovel Knight back in 2014, and it looks like the team hasn't changed its approach.
What is Mina the Hollower?
Mina the Hollower is a top-down action game with clear inspirations from classic Game Boy Color titles and gothic horror aesthetics. Players control Mina, a monster hunter who digs through the earth using a whip-like tool to navigate environments and battle enemies. The vibe sits somewhere between early Zelda and Castlevania, which is a combination that should appeal to anyone who grew up with either franchise.
The game has been in development for several years and was initially crowdfunded through Kickstarter, where it smashed its funding goals. Backers have been waiting patiently, and a May release means that wait is nearly over.
Yacht Club keeps the faith with indie pricing
In a market where even mid-tier releases are pushing $40-50, Yacht Club's decision to keep Mina accessible is a notable move. The studio built its reputation on overdelivering for the price, packing Shovel Knight with content that rivaled games costing twice as much. If Mina the Hollower follows that same blueprint, it could be one of the stronger indie value propositions of 2025.
With a May launch window now confirmed, Mina the Hollower is shaping up to be a must-watch release for fans of retro-inspired action games. Yacht Club has a proven track record, the aesthetic looks sharp, and the price removes most of the risk for curious players. Keep an eye out for more details as the launch approaches.
