Studio MDHR Unveils New Cuphead Projects: Hand-Animated Game and 8-Bit Adventure
June 5, 2026
A trailer and accompanying visuals were released as part of the formal unveiling.
The reveals occurred during Summer Game Fest, alongside other notable announcements from the show.
Studio MDHR unveiled two new Cuphead projects at Summer Game Fest: a brand-new hand-animated Cuphead game in early development and Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit action platformer.
The games will target modern consoles and PC, with a possible physical Sega Master System cartridge option to deliver a true retro experience.
A small internal team is developing Mighty Cuphead Adventure in Assembly Language, designed to be compatible with both retro hardware and contemporary platforms.
The announcements were shared via a Special Bulletin from Studio MDHR, cited within broader Summer Game Fest coverage.
Co-founder Chad Moldenhauer stated the announcements aim to transport players to the era the games evoke, with more details to come in the months ahead.
The timing follows a period of quiet for Studio MDHR and aims to deliver nostalgic yet challenging experiences for indie fans.
The overarching goal is a nostalgic, retro experience that remains accessible on modern platforms.
The reveal used a vintage-style Special Bulletin with no fixed release date, signaling ongoing development.
Host Geoff Keighley introduced the announcements, which MDHR presented in a theatrical reveal format.
Willa Rowe, a queer games critic based in New York City, is noted in connection with coverage of the announcements.
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Kotaku • Jun 5, 2026
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IGN • Jun 5, 2026
Studio MDHR Announces 2 New Cuphead Games Are in Development
Nintendo Everything • Jun 5, 2026
Mighty Cuphead Adventure announced, new Cuphead game on the way