Mina the Hollower Surpasses 500,000 Sales in First Week
Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower has achieved critical acclaim and strong sales, securing the studio's financial future and exceeding initial expectations.
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"We're completely blown away": 2026's best-rated game sold half a million copies in its first week, and the indie devs behind it are stunned
Yacht Club Games announced that its new Castlevania-inspired title, Mina the Hollower, has sold over 500,000 copies in its first week. The game, which was considered make-or-break for the studio, has also received critical acclaim, becoming the best-rated game of 2026. The developers expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support, noting that the adventure is just beginning.
Mina The Hollower Sold 300,000 Copies In Its First Three Days
Yacht Club Games announced that Mina The Hollower sold 300,000 copies within its first three days of release across Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Studio co-founder Sean Velasco stated that these strong sales will enable the developer to continue operating without needing to make cuts or seek outside investment.
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Yacht Club Games announced that Mina the Hollower has sold 300,000 units in its first three days, securing the company's financial stability. An accolades trailer for the game 'Bus Bound' was also released.
Mina the Hollower sells 300,000 in 3 days, Yacht Club Games is saved
Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower has sold 300,000 copies in its first three days, significantly boosting the studio's financial stability. Founder Cris Velasco stated this sales figure surpasses their initial expectations and, combined with strong critical reception, suggests a positive outlook for the studio's future operations. The game is noted for its demanding gameplay, atmospheric presentation, and intriguing narrative, contributing to its high review scores.
Mina the Hollower Sells Over 300k Copies in 3 Days
Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower has sold over 300,000 copies in less than three days, significantly surpassing the initial sales of Shovel Knight. The retro-inspired action-adventure game, developed over six years with a budget exceeding $5 million, has received critical acclaim, including a 10/10 review from TechRaptor and a 92 score on OpenCritic. This strong performance suggests the game will be profitable and is unlikely to be the studio's final project.
