StudioMDHR Announces Mighty Cuphead Adventure with 8-Bit Style and Assembly Programming

StudioMDHR, the developer of the hand-drawn action platformer Cuphead, announced at Summer Game Fest Live 2026 that it is working on a new game titled Mighty Cuphead Adventure. Unlike Cuphead’s 1930s-inspired animation, Mighty Cuphead Adventure adopts an 8-bit style reminiscent of classic games such as Super Mario Bros. 3. Only a brief portion of the game was showcased, making it difficult to assess how it will differ from the original beyond its visuals, though it is described as a "fast-action platformer shooter" and expected to maintain a similarly frantic gameplay feel.

Notably, Mighty Cuphead Adventure was programmed in Assembly Language with the original Sega Master System in mind. While the game will be available on modern consoles and PCs, players with a functioning Sega Master System will have the unique opportunity to purchase and play it on a physical cartridge, likely in a limited edition release.

StudioMDHR is also developing another, separate hand-drawn Cuphead game, though details are scarce and its release is anticipated to be farther out. This upcoming title is expected to feature the studio’s signature visual style, suggesting it will have a distinct graphical identity compared to Mighty Cuphead Adventure.