Mina the Hollower Updates — Patch Notes & Post-Launch Support
Updated 2026-06-03
Yacht Club Games has a reputation for exceptional post-launch support. Shovel Knight received free updates, new campaigns, and paid expansions for years after its 2014 release. Mina the Hollower is already following that pattern. This Mina the Hollower updates guide tracks every patch, lists known community requests, and speculates on future DLC based on Yacht Club Games' track record.
Patch history
| Version | Release Date | Key Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0.0 | May 28, 2026 | Launch build. Full campaign, 25 achievements, all weapons and upgrades. |
| v1.0.1 | June 2, 2026 | Fixed crash in the Corrupted Citadel when using Burrow Dash near certain walls. Adjusted Hollow King's hitbox during phase 2 (was unintentionally large on the right side). Fixed audio desync in the Sunken Catacombs cutscene. Minor localization fixes for German and French text. |
| v1.0.2 | June 9, 2026 | Added enemy health bars option (toggle in settings). Fixed bug where Dash Boots upgrade could be skipped if you left the Sunken Catacombs without looting the chest. Improved loading times in the Abyssal Trenches. Reduced Ashfall Plateau backtracking by adding a shortcut near the area entrance. |
| v1.1.0 (planned) | TBD | New Game Plus mode with increased enemy density, modified boss patterns, and exclusive NG+ rewards. Boss Rush arena (unlocked after completing NG+). Quality-of-life map improvements: secret wall hints, collectible tracker per biome. |
Community-requested features
The community has been vocal about what they want in future Mina the Hollower updates. The most requested features, compiled from Reddit discussions and the Steam forums, include:
- Fast travel system — the #1 request. Players want the ability to warp between save points after beating the game or at certain progression thresholds.
- Map improvements — showing secret walls, item locations, and room completeness indicators on the map.
- Boss Rush mode — a common request given the quality of the boss fights.
- Photo mode — players want to capture the game's gorgeous pixel art without UI elements.
- Randomizer mode — a built-in option to shuffle item locations, similar to what the modding community has already made.
- Mac and Linux support — currently Windows-only via Steam, a common request from non-Windows users.
Potential DLC
Based on Shovel Knight's post-launch model, Mina the Hollower could receive: (1) a free update adding a Boss Rush mode and NG+, (2) a paid story DLC expanding the lore with a new biome and a new playable character (perhaps the First Hollower's apprentice), and (3) a potential crossover campaign featuring Shovel Knight characters. Yacht Club Games has not confirmed any DLC plans, but the lore hints at other afflicted regions — perfect material for expansion content.
Yacht Club Games' support history
Yacht Club Games supported Shovel Knight for over five years post-launch. The game received three free campaigns (Plague of Shadows, Specter of Torment, King of Cards), a fighting game spin-off (Shovel Knight Showdown), amiibo support, and a physical release. If Mina the Hollower receives even a fraction of that support, players can expect meaningful content updates for at least 2-3 years. The difference this time: Mina the Hollower is a single complete story rather than a episodic game, so the support model will likely favor quality-of-life patches and one or two meaty expansions rather than multiple campaigns.
FAQ
- What was fixed in the Mina the Hollower v1.0.1 patch?
- v1.0.1 fixed a crash in the Corrupted Citadel, adjusted the Hollow King's hitbox, fixed audio desync in a cutscene, and applied localization fixes for German and French.
- Is New Game Plus coming to Mina the Hollower?
- Yes. NG+ is planned for a future update (v1.1.0) and will include increased enemy density, modified boss patterns, and exclusive rewards.
- Will Mina the Hollower get paid DLC?
- Yacht Club Games has not confirmed DLC plans, but their track record with Shovel Knight suggests paid expansions are likely. A new story campaign or playable character DLC is plausible.