Shovel Knight Dev's Next Game Gets New Date And A Great Price
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Mina the Hollower, a retro-inspired action game by Yacht Club Games, was delayed from its original October release and is now set to launch on May 29 for $20 on consoles and PC.
- The game blends top-down dungeon combat and puzzles, drawing inspiration from classics like Castlevania and Link’s Awakening, aiming to capture the nostalgia of Game Boy Advance-era adventures.
- Yacht Club Games founder Sean Velasco emphasized the high stakes of the launch, stating that selling 200,000 to 500,000 copies would determine the studio’s success with this title.
- The $20 price point aligns with recent successful 2D indie action games like Hollow Knight: Silksong, which has set consumer expectations for affordable quality in this genre.
- Despite strong anticipation and positive early impressions, the competitive indie market in 2026 poses challenges for even well-crafted games to achieve significant commercial success.
