Insights from Yacht Club Games’ Co-Founder
In a recent conversation with Bloomberg, Sean Velasco, co-founder of Yacht Club Games, shared insights into the pricing and significance of their upcoming title, Mina the Hollower. Priced at , this game is positioned as a pivotal moment for the indie studio, which has garnered attention for its previous successes.
Velasco discussed the various challenges faced during the development of Mina the Hollower, hinting that some of these hurdles may inform the studio’s next project. The immediate focus remains on supporting and marketing this top-down homage to the Zelda franchise, a task that the team is fully committed to.
Looking ahead, there are whispers of a potential return to the beloved Shovel Knight series. Velasco revealed that a 3D iteration of the game was in the works alongside Mina the Hollower, but the studio ultimately decided to concentrate its efforts on the 2D adventure. This decision reflects Yacht Club’s philosophy of unity and collaboration, as Velasco emphasized the importance of sticking together as a team, regardless of the projects they undertake.
While the studio is committed to a one-at-a-time approach to game development, Velasco expressed optimism about their future release schedule. “At the end of Mina, we were cooking, and it was great,” he remarked. “If we could just be doing that in perpetuity, that’s all we would need. Then the games wouldn’t take so long.”
The enthusiasm surrounding Mina the Hollower is palpable, with early backers like myself eagerly anticipating its release. Having supported the game on Kickstarter before joining PC Gamer, I have enjoyed playing it on my Steam Deck. Additionally, PCG contributor Kerry Brunskill praised the game, awarding it an impressive 90% in their review, further solidifying the excitement surrounding Yacht Club Games’ latest endeavor.
