The Mina the Hollower release date is May 29, 2026, simultaneously on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam (PC/Mac/Linux). Price is $19.99 on all platforms.
| Platform | Release Date | Price | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | May 29, 2026 | $19.99 | Digital + Physical |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | May 29, 2026 | $19.99 | Digital + Physical |
| PlayStation 5 | May 29, 2026 | $19.99 | Digital + Physical |
| Xbox Series X/S | May 29, 2026 | $19.99 | Digital |
| Steam (PC/Mac/Linux) | May 29, 2026 | $19.99 | Digital |
Steam timing: Steam unlocks at 10am Pacific time on May 29. Depending on your time zone this may display as May 28 on the store page — the official date is May 29, 2026.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Developer | Yacht Club Games (Shovel Knight) |
| Genre | Action-adventure / Metroidvania |
| Game length | 20–30 hours (first playthrough) |
| New Game Plus | Yes |
| Kickstarter | Originally funded via Kickstarter |
| Previous delay | Yes — delayed from an earlier 2025 window to May 29, 2026 |
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PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck details for the Steam version.
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The original Kickstarter campaign history and backer details.
Mina the Hollower launched simultaneously on all platforms on May 29, 2026. Steam unlocks based on Pacific Time, which means the exact unlock time varies by region.
| Region | Steam Unlock Time | Console |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (US West) | 10:00 AM PT, May 29 2026 | Available at midnight local time |
| Eastern Time (US East) | 1:00 PM ET, May 29 2026 | Available at midnight local time |
| UK / GMT+1 | 6:00 PM BST, May 29 2026 | Available at midnight local time |
| Central Europe (CET+2) | 7:00 PM CEST, May 29 2026 | Available at midnight local time |
| Japan / KST | 2:00 AM JST, May 30 2026 | Available at midnight local time |
| Australia (AEST) | 3:00 AM AEST, May 30 2026 | Available at midnight local time |
Mina the Hollower was originally announced at The Game Awards 2021 and ran a successful Kickstarter campaign shortly after. The game was initially targeting a 2024 window, then moved to 2025, before the final May 29, 2026 release date was confirmed at Nintendo Direct in early 2026.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| December 2021 | Game announced at The Game Awards |
| Early 2022 | Kickstarter campaign launched and successfully funded |
| 2024 | Original target window; game delayed for polish |
| 2025 | Updated target window; further development time taken |
| Early 2026 | May 29, 2026 release date confirmed at Nintendo Direct |
| May 29, 2026 | Simultaneous worldwide release on all platforms |
Yacht Club Games confirmed the delays were for quality reasons — the same philosophy that led them to expand Shovel Knight with years of free DLC. The final game shipped with 28 bosses, 60 trinkets, 15 sidearms, and 6 regions, which is a substantially larger scope than originally announced.
| Edition | Price | Platforms | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Digital | $19.99 | All platforms | Full game download |
| Physical Edition | $29.99–$34.99 | Switch, Switch 2, PS5 | Game cartridge/disc + box art |
There is no Deluxe Edition or Season Pass at launch. Yacht Club Games has a history of releasing free post-launch content for their titles (Shovel Knight received years of free DLC), so additional content may come later.
Mina the Hollower was available for pre-order on all digital storefronts before the May 29, 2026 release date. Pre-ordering did not include exclusive content or bonuses — all pre-order buyers received the standard game at the same price as day-one buyers.
| Storefront | Pre-Order Available | Day One Discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo eShop | Yes | No | $19.99 |
| PlayStation Store | Yes | No | $19.99 |
| Steam | Yes | No | $19.99 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store | Yes | No | $19.99 |
Mina the Hollower is a top-down 2D action-adventure by Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight. Players control Mina, a vampire who can burrow underground — called Hollowing — to dodge attacks and navigate hazards. The game features 28 bosses, 60 trinkets for passive build customisation, 15 sidearms as secondary weapons, and six regions on the cursed Tenebrous Isle. New Game Plus is available after completing the story. The game launched May 29, 2026 simultaneously on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam at $19.99.
No cross-buy or upgrade pricing has been confirmed between Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions. Each is a separate purchase, though a Switch cartridge plays on Switch 2 via backward compatibility. All versions launched simultaneously on May 29, 2026 at the same price with identical game content across all platforms.
Mina the Hollower released on May 29, 2026 on all platforms simultaneously: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam.
Steam unlocks games at 10am Pacific time on the release date. Depending on your time zone, the unlock may display as May 28 in some regions. The official release date is May 29, 2026.
Yes, the game was delayed from an earlier 2025 window. It launched on its final confirmed date of May 29, 2026 without further delays.
$19.99 on all platforms. There is no deluxe or premium edition at a higher price point.
Yes. Physical editions are confirmed for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. See the physical release page for retailer details.
Yes. The game was originally targeting a 2024 release window and later a 2025 window before the final May 29, 2026 date was confirmed. Yacht Club Games cited quality and scope expansion as the reasons for the delays, consistent with their development philosophy on Shovel Knight.
No Early Access period was offered. A limited demo was available on Steam during the Steam Next Fest prior to launch. The demo is no longer available after the full game release. There is no trial version on console platforms.