"Silksong Set to Launch on Original Switch as Scheduled"

If you're eagerly awaiting the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong, you'll be pleased to know that the game is still slated for release on the original Nintendo Switch, as well as the upcoming Switch 2. After its brief appearance at the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2 on April 2, fans were concerned that the game might skip the current-gen console altogether. However, Silksong was initially announced in 2019 for PC and the original Switch, and later expanded to include PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

Silksong Developer Reaffirms Release for Switch 1

To put fans' minds at ease, Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, took to Twitter (X) on April 8. He confirmed that Silksong will indeed be available on both the original Switch and the Switch 2. While there's no detailed information on how the versions might differ, players can anticipate that the game will benefit from higher resolution and enhanced features on the Switch 2.

New Silksong Images Revealed

Following the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2, fresh images of Silksong surfaced on Nintendo Japan's official website. Although the settings in these images have been seen before, fans have noted some graphical enhancements compared to the 2019 reveal. Despite the developers remaining largely silent on game specifics, the brief Switch 2 Direct appearance and new images hint that a release date announcement might be on the horizon. Additionally, recent changes to Silksong's Steam metadata have fueled fans' hopes for a release later this year.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. According to the Switch 2 Direct, the game is expected to be released sometime this year. For the latest updates on Silksong, be sure to check out our detailed article below!