Will There Be Cuphead 2

Update — June 2026: Yes, Cuphead 2 is officially happening. Studio MDHR confirmed at Summer Game Fest 2026 that a brand new hand-animated Cuphead game is currently in development. On top of that, a second project an 8-bit spin-off called Mighty Cuphead Adventure was also revealed at the same event. The wait is finally over.

This page has been fully updated with everything confirmed so far.

Will There Be Cuphead 2

What Was Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026

On June 5, 2026, Studio MDHR took the stage at Summer Game Fest and revealed not one but two new Cuphead projects through a vintage-style “Special Bulletin” announcement produced with Toronto’s Stop Motion Department and Continue Agency.

Game 1 — New Hand-Animated Cuphead Sequel (Untitled) A brand new mainline Cuphead game is officially in development. It will be fully hand-animated and will take Cuphead, Mugman, and friends on an entirely new adventure. Studio MDHR co-founder Chad Moldenhauer said the team is “pushing themselves to continue improving on their craft in all areas.” No title, release date, or platforms have been announced yet. The game is described as being in its earliest stages of development, which is why no gameplay footage was shown.

Game 2 — Mighty Cuphead Adventure (8-bit Spin-off) Mighty Cuphead Adventure is a retro action platformer developed by a smaller team inside Studio MDHR. This one is further along in development brief gameplay footage was shown during the announcement. It features run-and-gun platforming stages and boss fights with familiar Cuphead characters including Ms. Chalice and Elder Kettle. What makes it truly unique is that it is not just inspired by retro games it is literally built like one. Mighty Cuphead Adventure is programmed in Assembly Language and designed to the exact hardware specifications of the 1985 Sega Master System. It will release on modern consoles and PC, but will also be playable on an actual physical Sega Master System cartridge.

Current Status of Cuphead 2

The answer to “Will There Be Cuphead 2” has changed completely. Studio MDHR has officially confirmed the sequel is in development. However, important things to keep in mind right now:

  • No official title for the sequel has been announced — “Cuphead 2” is what fans are calling it
  • No release date or window has been confirmed
  • No gameplay footage from the sequel has been shown yet
  • Studio MDHR has promised more details in the coming months
  • Mighty Cuphead Adventure is the project closer to release and has shown gameplay

This means the sequel is real and confirmed, but it is very early. Do not expect it soon. Studio MDHR is known for taking their time to get things right — the original Cuphead took nearly five years to develop.

Why This Announcement Was a Big Deal

For years, fans asked “will there be Cuphead 2” and got no answer. Studio MDHR stayed completely silent after The Delicious Last Course DLC released in 2022. No teasers, no hints, no interviews hinting at future plans. The silence made many fans believe the studio had moved on entirely.

Looking back now, there was one subtle hint. A holiday card posted by Studio MDHR on December 23, 2025 showed Cuphead, Mugman, and Ms. Chalice sitting around a retro television with what appeared to be a game playing on screen. At the time nobody paid much attention. After the Summer Game Fest 2026 announcement, that card looks like a very early tease of Mighty Cuphead Adventure the retro TV was the clue hiding in plain sight the whole time.

Final Thoughts

The question “Will There Be Cuphead 2” now has a definitive answer — yes. Studio MDHR surprised the entire gaming world at Summer Game Fest 2026 by announcing not one but two new Cuphead projects. The hand-animated sequel is the one fans have been waiting for, even if it will take time to arrive. Mighty Cuphead Adventure is the faster moving project and looks genuinely unlike anything a modern studio has attempted by building a real Sega Master System game from scratch.

For now, the best way to experience Cuphead while waiting for the sequel is to play the original and its DLC. If you want to play on Android, you can download the Cuphead APK from our download page and enjoy the full game on your mobile device.

We will keep this page updated as Studio MDHR shares more details about both projects.

Last updated: July 2026

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