Yacht Club Games has officially announced a delay for Mina The Hollower, a retro Zelda-inspired action-adventure originally slated for release on October 31, 2025. The delay affects all platforms, including Nintendo Switch, the upcoming Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Reason for the Delay Mina The Hollower
The development team described the decision as difficult but necessary, citing the game is very close to completion but requires more time for final polish. The delay allows for critical work on design, art, sound, overall game balancing, localization, and comprehensive testing across all supported platforms. Yacht Club Games emphasized that this is a short extension—not a major delay—to ensure the game delivers a truly polished experience. [1][2][3]
Commitment to Quality and New Release Date
Yacht Club Games apologized for the inconvenience and reassured fans that the delay is a promise to quality, giving the development team the necessary resources and time. They also confirmed that no new release date will be announced until the game has been submitted to platform holders for approval, asking fans to remain patient as the team reaches the final stages of development. [4][5]
About Mina The Hollower
Mina The Hollower is a gothic, top-down adventure game starring Mina, a skilled Hollower who uses burrowing abilities to explore a cursed island and battle enemies. The game is heavily inspired by classic Game Boy Color Zelda titles, offering a blend of fast-paced combat, exploration, and platforming elements. The soundtrack is composed by Jake Kaufman in an MSX-style chiptune, and the game boasts deep customization options through weapons and trinkets. [6][7]
Free Demo and Save Data Carryover
Alongside the initial launch announcement in August 2025, a free demo was released. Players who try the demo will be pleased to know that their save data will transfer to the final version of the game once it is released. [8][4][5]
Details Mina The Hollower
- Original release date: October 31, 2025 (delayed) [9]
- Platforms affected: Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X|S, PC via Steam
- Reasons for delay: Final polish, balancing, localization, testing
- No new release date announced yet
- Free demo with save data carryover available
- Game features: top-down action, gothic aesthetics, burrowing mechanics, chiptune soundtrack
