《鏟子騎士》開發商Yacht Club Games宣布，旗下最新動作冒險遊戲《探掘者米娜》（Mina the Hollower）於10月31日正式推出，並同步釋出最新預告片。更令人期待的是，試玩版已上線，，屆時玩家能提前體驗本作的核心玩法，而試玩進度亦能延續至正式版，提供無縫的遊戲體驗。

以Game Boy Color風格的8位元像素美術打造，卻結合現代化的表現手法，如更加細緻的動畫、寬螢幕顯示以及流暢的操作手感。主角米娜將進行維多利亞哥德式恐怖氛圍的冒險，深入被詛咒的島嶼，試圖拯救陷入黑暗的世界。

玩法強調快節奏戰鬥與探索。能運用獨特的「鑽地穿梭」能力，在地底閃避怪物或快速移動，並以可靠的武器「黑夜之星」鞭擊敵人。同時能收集各式副武器（Sidearms）與小飾品（Trinkets），搭配升級系統來打造符合自身風格的戰鬥策略。有龐大的互相連結地圖、隱藏秘密、以及充滿挑戰性的頭目戰，帶來層次豐富的探索體驗。

音樂方面，邀請到知名電子音樂作曲家Jake Kaufman打造MSX風格的電音配樂，強化詭譎卻動聽的氛圍。隨著冒險推進，還會遇見性格奇特的NPC，從他們的對話與任務中逐步揭開詛咒背後的真相。

延續《鏟子騎士》以精緻像素美術與極高遊戲性著稱的傳統，但同時透過更成熟的敘事與現代化設計，帶來既驚悚、緊湊又溫暖的全新冒險。此作不僅被視為對經典8位元動作遊戲的致敬，更是他們下一個代表性的作品。

Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight, has officially announced that its latest action-adventure title, Mina the Hollower, will launch on October 31. Alongside the release date, the studio unveiled a brand-new trailer, while a playable demo is now available for players to experience. Progress from the demo can even be carried over to the full version, ensuring a seamless transition once the game is released.

The game is designed with a Game Boy Color-inspired 8-bit pixel art style, enhanced by modern touches such as smoother animations, widescreen support, and polished controls. Players take on the role of Mina, who embarks on a gothic Victorian-inspired adventure across a cursed island, fighting to rescue a world consumed by darkness.

Gameplay emphasizes fast-paced combat and exploration. Mina’s signature ability, the “burrow,” allows her to tunnel underground to evade monsters or traverse the map more efficiently. Armed with her trusty whip, the Nightstar, she can lash enemies into oblivion, while also making use of a variety of sidearms and trinkets to customize combat strategies. The world features large interconnected maps, hidden secrets, and challenging boss battles, offering players a layered and rewarding experience.

The soundtrack is composed by renowned chiptune artist Jake Kaufman, delivering an MSX-style electronic score that enhances the eerie yet captivating atmosphere. As the journey unfolds, players will encounter a cast of eccentric NPCs whose stories and quests gradually reveal the mysteries behind the island’s curse.

Mina the Hollower continues Yacht Club Games’ legacy of delivering pixel-perfect visuals and highly refined gameplay, while pushing into darker storytelling and modern design. More than just a nostalgic homage to classic 8-bit action games, it is positioned as the studio’s next defining work—blending horror, tension, and warmth into a unique adventure.