Yacht Club Games is inviting artists back to Tenebrous Isle. Its new Mina the Hollower art contest, announced October 29, welcomes original interpretations of the game's characters and world, from drawings and sculpture to cosplay, music and animation.
An island open to interpretation
The prompt is simply Mina the Hollower. Yacht Club suggests possibilities ranging from Mina's life in the Hollowers Guild to her relationship with Thorne. Entrants may include original characters, provided Mina or another notable character from the game also appears.
An official character illustration of Mina, holding her Nightstar whip.
Project: Mina the Hollower
Production: Yacht Club Games
Mina the Hollower artwork and characters © Yacht Club Games. Editorial reuse permission unconfirmed.
That broad brief leaves room to carry the game's Gothic character designs into a different medium. A sculptor, animator and illustrator could each approach the same silhouette in a distinct way while keeping the world recognisable.
What artists need to know
Entries must be new work made for this contest after October 29 at 11 a.m. PST, and submitted digitally by December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Up to three entries per artist are allowed. The studio says work must be family-friendly and human-created; AI-generated artwork will not be considered.
Shacknews visits Yacht Club Games for a documentary about the making of Mina the Hollower.
Project: 24 ’Til Launch: The Making of Mina the Hollower
Production: Shacknews
Video © Shacknews; Mina the Hollower © Yacht Club Games.
A social post alone does not count as an entry. Artists must provide a shareable link to their work through the official submission form. Eligibility is limited to the regions listed in the rules, and entrants aged 16 or under need the specified parental consent form.
A closer look at the source
The contest page links to Yacht Club's press kit, which collects illustrations, sprites and other visual references. It also lists merchandise packages and a game key among the prizes for the three selected winners.
For more context on the world behind those references, Yacht Club also highlights Shacknews' nearly three-hour making-of documentary. The film visits the team before launch and follows the game's development; the contest itself remains open through December 1.
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