Overview
- Mina the Hollower, which launched on May 29, 2026, is available digitally on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC for $19.99.
- Early reviews propelled the game to roughly a 92–93 Metacritic aggregate, making it the highest-rated title of 2026 so far and earning multiple perfect scores from major outlets.
- The game pairs a Game Boy Color–style pixel aesthetic and Jake Kaufman’s chiptune-led soundtrack with a signature 'hollowing' burrow move and a Soulslike health loop that fills health as 'plasma' which must be consumed with limited vials to actually heal.
- Originally crowdfunded in 2022 for about $1.2 million and delayed as its scope grew, the project was called 'make-or-break' by studio director Sean Velasco and now must convert critical acclaim into commercial success.
- Technical and business details include Switch 2-specific 120fps support, a broad modifier menu that disables feat/achievement unlocking when used, and no Xbox Game Pass listing at launch, leaving immediate revenue dependent on purchases.