The Mina the Hollower physical release is confirmed for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. Boxed copies include a cartridge or disc with the full game. Here is everything known about the Mina the Hollower physical edition.
| Platform | Physical Edition | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Yes — confirmed | Game cartridge |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Yes — confirmed | Game cartridge |
| PlayStation 5 | Yes — confirmed | Blu-ray disc |
| Xbox Series X/S | Digital only | N/A |
| Steam (PC) | Digital only | N/A |
The Switch cartridge version is backward compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. If you buy the Switch cartridge, it works on both Switch and Switch 2.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 29, 2026 (simultaneous with digital) |
| Price | $19.99 (same as digital) |
| Developer | Yacht Club Games |
| Collector edition | Not announced as of launch |
| DLC on cartridge/disc | Full game included, no separate DLC at launch |
Mina the Hollower has a confirmed physical edition on three platforms. Xbox Series X/S and Steam are digital-only.
| Platform | Format | Price | In Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Game cartridge | $29.99 | Cartridge + box art, manual |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Game cartridge (Switch 2 size) | $34.99 | Cartridge + box art, manual |
| PlayStation 5 | Blu-ray disc | $29.99 | Disc + case, manual insert |
| Xbox Series X/S | Digital only | $19.99 | Download code only |
| Steam (PC/Mac/Linux) | Digital only | $19.99 | Steam key / store download |
The physical editions of Mina the Hollower are available through major video game retailers. Yacht Club Games typically partners with Limited Run Games for specialty physical releases alongside standard retail channels.
| Retailer Type | Platforms Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Major retail (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target) | Switch, PS5 | Standard retail pricing; may have limited shelf stock |
| Nintendo eShop | Switch, Switch 2 | Digital only at this storefront |
| PlayStation Store | PS5 | Digital only at this storefront |
| Online import / EU retailers | Switch, Switch 2, PS5 | PAL region versions available in Europe and Australia |
No Collector’s Edition has been announced at launch. Yacht Club Games released limited physical bundles for Shovel Knight through Limited Run Games after launch — a similar arrangement for Mina the Hollower is possible but not confirmed. Check the official Yacht Club Games social channels for announcements.
The physical editions ship as complete games. No mandatory download patch is required to play the full game from the cartridge or disc. Optional patches may be released post-launch to address bugs, but the base game content is fully on the physical media.
Mina the Hollower is rated E10+ by the ESRB (Everyone 10 and older). Content descriptors include Fantasy Violence and Mild Blood. The game’s gothic horror aesthetic involves skeletons, monsters, and dark environments, but violence is stylised and non-graphic.
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 cartridges are region-free — a cartridge purchased in Japan or Europe works in any Switch worldwide. The PS5 disc is also region-free. Game saves are stored on the console, not the cartridge, so you can use imported copies with no restrictions.
Physical copies of Yacht Club Games titles tend to hold their value well. Shovel Knight physical editions have remained sought-after years after release. Limited print runs from specialty publishers command a premium on the secondhand market.
The physical edition of Mina the Hollower is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB. Content descriptors include Fantasy Violence and Mild Blood. The game is suitable for most players aged 10 and above. All physical editions are single-player only — there is no local co-op or multiplayer requiring multiple copies.
No mandatory download is required to play from the physical cartridge or disc. The complete game is on the physical media. Optional updates may be released, but they are not required to play the full launch version.
Mina the Hollower is a 20–30 hour action-adventure by Yacht Club Games. The physical editions contain the complete game on cartridge (Switch, Switch 2) or Blu-ray disc (PS5). The game includes 28 bosses across six regions, 60 equippable trinkets, 15 sidearms, and New Game Plus mode. The Hollowing mechanic — burrowing underground to dodge attacks — is the core gameplay skill. Mina the Hollower is Yacht Club Games’ first wholly original IP since Shovel Knight, using a Victorian horror setting and top-down perspective.
Yes. Physical editions are confirmed for Nintendo Switch (cartridge), Nintendo Switch 2 (cartridge), and PlayStation 5 (Blu-ray disc). Xbox Series X/S and Steam are digital only.
Yes. Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with Switch cartridges. The physical Switch version of Mina the Hollower works on both Switch and Switch 2.
No collector edition has been announced as of launch. The standard physical edition is available at $19.99.
The physical edition is available at major game retailers. Check stores such as GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, and regional equivalents for stock availability.
The physical cartridge and disc contain the full game. No additional mandatory download is required to play.
No special or limited edition was announced at launch. Yacht Club Games has a history of releasing limited physical bundles through Limited Run Games for their titles after the initial launch window. Monitor official Yacht Club Games social channels for any future limited edition announcements.
The game content is identical, but Switch and Switch 2 use different cartridge formats and sizes. They are separate physical SKUs sold as distinct products. The Switch cartridge also works in the Switch 2 slot via backward compatibility, so you do not need both.