Mina the Hollower is entering the fighting game ring. Yacht Club Games announced the character will appear in Rivals of Aether 2 as part of a crossover coming in 2025.
This marks Mina's debut in competitive fighting game territory. The character originates from Hollow Knight, Yacht Club's acclaimed 2D action-adventure series. Rivals of Aether 2 developer Dan Fornace confirmed the collaboration, which expands the platform fighter's existing roster of indie and gaming personalities.
Rivals of Aether has built a reputation for hosting crossover characters from acclaimed indie titles. The series previously featured guests from Shovel Knight and other notable independent projects, establishing itself as a hub for indie game representation in the fighting game space. The decision to add Mina continues this tradition of celebrating the broader indie ecosystem.
Details on Mina's moveset and fighting style remain under wraps. Players can expect the character to incorporate mechanics thematically aligned with Hollow Knight's combat system, which emphasizes swift, precise strikes and defensive capabilities. The crossover arrival next year gives Rivals of Aether 2 another marquee name to attract both newcomers and existing fighting game fans.
Rivals of Aether 2 launched in early access in 2023 and continues gathering momentum in the platform fighter market. The game competes directly with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and newcomers like MultiVersus, carving out space through its focus on indie representation and community-driven development. Mina's addition strengthens that positioning while giving Hollow Knight fans a new way to engage with the character outside her home series.
The crossover launches sometime in 2025, with specific timing yet to be announced.