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We are developers who have dedicated our lives to video games ever since we saw our first pixels. Creators of Shovel Knight & Mina the Hollower! YachtClubGames.com

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jun 6

We took the stage at Summer Game Fest today to unveil a world premiere for our upcoming game, Mina the Hollower. Leaning into Mina’s gothic horror roots, the top-down action adventure game is set to launch on 10/31/25. Play the demo NOW on Steam!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · 2d

Link isn't clickable for some reason, here's the full thing:
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Delay Extravaganza II: The Tail Continues - Yacht Club Games

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · 2d

This week, our team made a tough decision: we decided to delay Mina the Hollower. The entire crew has been working tirelessly day and night to finish development for release on Oct 31st, but we’re just not quite there yet.

Read the full announcement here➡️ycgurl.com/delayextravaganza

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · 15d

Calling all adventurers! We'll be demoing Mina The Hollower with The MIX at LA Comic Con on Sept 26th - 28th!

Stop by, say hi, and delve into Mina's world of monsters and mystery!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · 28d

So proud to annouce that Mina the Hollower is delving onto PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 31st! ❤️🐭

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · 28d

It’s finally time to delve into Mina’s world of monsters and mystery on the Xbox Series X/S! Yes, Mina is coming to Xbox & you can try it out in The Xbox Indie Selects Demo event going on RIGHT NOW!

This is the LAST chance to play the demo. Progress will carry at launch (10/31)!

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Game Informer @gameinformer.com · Aug 26

In the new issue, we spoke with Sean Velasco of @yachtclubgames.bsky.social to learn new details about its upcoming title, Mina the Hollower, beyond where the public demo ends. Subscribe to read the full six-page feature! gameinformer.com/feature/2025...

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KammyVania 🇵🇷💥 COMMS OPEN - 5/7 done @cammiluna.bsky.social · Aug 31

I got to see @celia.bsky.social and Sean from @yachtclubgames.bsky.social at their development panel!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Aug 20

We hope you’re enjoying your adventure in #MinaTheHollower's demo!

Friendly reminder that the time-exclusive demo on the Switch 1 & 2 is available until 8/21 at 11:59 PM PT. All progress will carry over to the full game at launch! We're excited for it to release on 10/31! 🧡

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Aug 12

The future is bright for Dig. We’re currently ironing out plans for where our blue burrow’s platformer roguelike will pop up next! Stay tuned for more info

In the meantime, if you want to delve in on a new platform, we're deeply discounting the game on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/1416050/...

Save 50% on Shovel Knight Dig on Steam

Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of myster...

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Aug 12

Please note that this announcement does not affect any of the other platforms. You still can delve into Dig on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Steam. Thank you for your on-going support!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Aug 12

Hey! We wanted to let you know that Shovel Knight Dig will be leaving Apple Arcade on 8/21. If you downloaded the game before that date, you can continue playing until 9/4. While we’re sad to say goodbye, we appreciate everyone who played the game during its time on the service!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Aug 7

Get ready to burrow into a bizarre world full of monsters and mystery in Mina the Hollower on October 31st! Play the demo now on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2!

eShop:➡️ ycgurl.com/MinaSwitch

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Aug 5

WHOA! Our very own Sean Velasco and Celia Schilling will be hosting the "From Shovel Knight to Mina the Hollower: What We've Learned as Indie Devs" panel at PAX West! It'll be held on Sunday (Day 3) at 1pm PT in the FireBird Theatre!

Badges are on sale now! We hope to see you there!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 10

Any in-game progress made during the free trial will be saved! Folks interested in continuing after the trial will be able to purchase the game for 5 dollars through July 16th. The game will never be discounted this low again.

Steam Page:
store.steampowered.com/app/1184760/...

Save 75% on Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam

Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 10

BUT WAIT THAT’S NOT ALL!!!! During the event, we’re releasing the Pals Pack DLC publicly on Steam, and hosting an open public Beta of Online Versus! The Pals Pack is chockfull of other content like new challenges for you and your best buds to tackle, hats, items, modes & more!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 10

Calling all pocketeers!

We’re holding a very special Steam Free Weekend event for our puzzle-action roguelite, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon! From July 10th to July 14th, players will be able to delve into the full game including all of the released DLC completely for free!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 3

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon ($5) is cheaper than a Subway footlong ($13.69). Do what you will with that information.

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 3

I miss those days

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 3

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon ($5) is cheaper than a Subway footlong ($13.69). Do what you will with that information.

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 3

ALSO, a brand new "Shovel Knight" Avatar will be earnable by securing 30 KOs in matchmade Queues before the 11th!

For more info, visit their website: www.brawlhalla.com

Brawlhalla - The Free To Play Fighting Game

Queue ranked or play with your friends on Playstation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch & Mobile via cross-play, F2P.

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 3

PSSSSSST!!! To celebrate our double birthday bonanza, our buds over at Brawlhalla are having an in-game refeaturing of our blue burrower!

All Shovel Knight Crossovers will be on sale July 4th-6th. You'll also earn the "For Shovelry" in-game Title just for logging in!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 2

We’re having the DEEPEST DISCOUNT EVER at 75% off! That means the game is only $5 for a very very limited time. It won’t be this deep again EVER.

Be sure to check out the rest of our games, which are also on sale!

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 2

Online VS Mode contains 3 type of match systems:

🆚Standard Mode - Matches you up with a random player (Survival, Race, Gem Haul, Marathon, Random, & Chester's Choice)

🏆Ranked Matches - Compete to raise your rank!

🌟Friends Matches - Host and Join via a private friends lobby

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jul 2

Calling all Pocketeers! We have a special treat for you!

We’re releasing Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Pals Pack DLC publicly on Steam, and hosting an open public Beta of Online Versus for TWO WEEKS!

🚨STARTING RIGHT NOW!!!🚨

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Jun 26

Cheers to 11 years! We're beyond thankful for this incredible adventure thus far. We look forward to the bright future ahead alongside our favorite blue burrower and hollowing heroine!

A photo of a Mina the Hollower and Shovel Knight plushies sitting in front of a birthday cake with two lit candles. They're both wearing birthday hats. Mina is looking intently at the cake.

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