Silksong, the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed Hollow Knight, will still be launching on the original Nintendo Switch as initially planned. Dive into the details about fans' concerns following the game's appearance in the Switch 2 Direct, and discover new images showcased on Nintendo Japan's website.

Silksong Still Coming to Switch 1

Silksong Developer Reaffirms Release for Switch 1

After Silksong made a brief appearance at the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2 on April 2, many fans speculated that the game might bypass the current generation and launch exclusively on the next-gen console. Initially announced in 2019 for PC and the original Switch, Silksong later expanded its platform availability to include PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

To address fans' concerns, Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, took to Twitter (X) on April 8. He confirmed that Silksong will indeed be released on both the original Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. While there's no official word on the differences between these versions, it's anticipated that the Switch 2 edition will benefit from the console's enhanced capabilities, potentially offering higher resolution and improved performance.

New Silksong Images Revealed

Following the Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo Japan's official website unveiled new images of Silksong. Although these locations have been seen before, fans have pointed out noticeable graphical enhancements since the game's initial reveal in 2019.

Despite the developers maintaining a veil of secrecy over much of the game's details, Silksong's fleeting showcase during the Switch 2 Direct and the new images have fueled speculation that a release date announcement could be imminent. Recent updates to Silksong's Steam metadata have further heightened fans' hopes for a 2025 launch.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to release across multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. According to the Switch 2 Direct, fans can expect the game to hit the shelves sometime this year. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest news on Silksong's release!