Frequently Asked Questions

Mina the Hollower was developed by Yacht Club Games, the independent game studio best known for creating the critically acclaimed Shovel Knight series. Yacht Club Games self-published the game across all platforms.

Mina the Hollower was released on May 29, 2026. The game launched simultaneously on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.

Mina the Hollower is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game was released on all these platforms simultaneously on May 29, 2026.

Game length varies based on playstyle and exploration depth. A focused playthrough of the main content may take 15-20 hours. Thorough exploration with all secrets, upgrades, and optional content could extend to 30+ hours. New Game Plus modes (up to NG+7) provide additional replay value.

The burrow is Mina's signature ability that lets her travel underground. It serves multiple functions: dodging attacks with invincibility frames, traversing beneath obstacles, discovering hidden secrets, and launching pop-up aerial attacks that deal bonus damage. The burrow replaces traditional dodge rolls found in other action games.

Mina has a yellow Plasma bar that fills when attacking enemies. Once full, it converts into red health (actual HP recovery). This system rewards aggressive play - the more you attack, the more you heal. It is inspired by DOOM 2016's glory kill mechanic but works continuously through combat rather than requiring specific finishing moves.

Bones are the primary currency and experience points in Mina the Hollower. They are earned by defeating enemies and can be spent at Underlabs for permanent stat upgrades or used to purchase items from shops. Bones are lost upon death unless protected by a Spark, creating a risk-reward progression system similar to Souls games.

Underlabs are save points and upgrade hubs scattered throughout Tenebrous Isle. Resting at an Underlab saves progress and lets you spend Bones on permanent stat upgrades. However, resting also respawns all enemies in the world. Underlabs are essential for progression but require strategic timing.

Trinkets are equippable accessories that provide passive bonuses. You can equip up to 5 Trinkets simultaneously for build customization. Examples include Ferrying Wisp (floating), Prototype Spark (revive on death), Attack Multiplier (bonus damage), and Health Boost (increased HP). Different Trinket combinations suit different playstyles and situations.

Tenebrous Isle contains 7 distinct areas: Ossex (central hub town), Queensbury Crypt, Nox's Bayou, Septemburg, Bone Beach, Frozen Trainyard, and Astral Orrery. Each area has its own unique theme, enemies, and challenges.

Tenebrous Isle is the gothic, interconnected game world where Mina the Hollower takes place. It is a dark island divided into 7 distinct areas with unique themes. The island's lore involves stolen spark generators that Mina must recover, with various antagonists controlling different regions.

Mina the Hollower has Metroidvania elements but is not a traditional Metroidvania. It features an interconnected world and non-linear exploration, but unlike Metroidvanias, there are no ability gates or required items to access areas. All 7 areas are accessible from the start, making it more of an open-world action RPG.

Yes, Mina the Hollower is fully non-linear. All 6 dungeon areas beyond Ossex can be tackled in any order with no ability locks or required sequence. If an area feels too difficult, you can leave and explore elsewhere, returning later with more upgrades and experience.

Mina the Hollower features 5 primary weapons: Nightstar (chain mace), Whisper and Vesper (dual daggers), Blaststrike Maul (heavy hammer), Hollower's Shield (parry shield), and Battery Buster (ranged blaster). Three weapons are available from the start, while two are unlockable through exploration. Each weapon has unique movesets and upgrade paths.

There is no single best weapon - each excels in different situations. Nightstar offers range and crowd control. Whisper and Vesper provide fast attacks for Plasma generation. Blaststrike Maul grants invincibility frames on charged attacks. Hollower's Shield enables parries. Battery Buster offers ranged damage. The best weapon depends on your playstyle and the situation.

Each of the 6 dungeon areas is expected to have a boss encounter, totaling at least 6 bosses. The Duchess of Queensbury is the only fully confirmed boss so far. Additional story-related bosses and antagonists like Thorne, Baron Lionel, The Duke, and The Carving Man may also appear as boss encounters.

Since the game is fully non-linear, there is no designated first boss. You can challenge any dungeon boss in any order. The Duchess of Queensbury in Queensbury Crypt is one confirmed boss that players may encounter early if they choose that area first.