Hollow Knight: Silksong: See Nintendo Switch 2 game’s release window

Nintendo has confirmed that 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' will be available on Switch 2. The announcement was made during the Nintendo Direct event. The game will be released in 2025.

Release Window

Nintendo revealed 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' for Switch 2 at its latest event. The announcement was made at the end of an hour-long presentation. The release date is set for 2025. No other details were shared about the game.

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Long Wait

'Hollow Knight: Silksong' has been one of the most anticipated games on Steam. The game was first announced in 2019. Team Cherry originally planned it as additional content for 'Hollow Knight' but later decided to develop it as a full game.

Reasons for Expansion

Team Cherry explained the decision to expand the game in a blog post. The developers stated that the new adventure was planned for a different setting. As development progressed, the game became larger and more distinct. This led to the decision to make it a separate game instead of an add-on.

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Other Announcements by Nintendo

Nintendo also announced other games during the event. One of the major highlights was the upcoming release of 'Mario Kart World'.

FAQs

When will 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' be released on Switch 2?
Nintendo has confirmed that 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' will be released in 2025. The exact release date has not been announced yet.

Why was 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' not released as DLC?
Team Cherry decided to make 'Silksong' a full game instead of DLC. The developers stated that the game's size and uniqueness required a separate release.