Team Cherry, the renowned Australian indie developer, has officially announced Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, set for release in 2026.
This upgraded version brings the critically acclaimed 2D action-adventure title, Hollow Knight, to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware with a suite of notable enhancements.
For fans who already own Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch, the studio is offering a complimentary upgrade, ensuring a seamless transition for loyal players. Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will leverage the capabilities of Nintendo’s next-generation console, delivering all updates and improvements previously introduced with Hollow Knight: Silksong on the same platform.
According to Team Cherry, the new edition will support higher resolutions, advanced graphical effects, and high frame-rate modes, giving both newcomers and returning fans an enriched gameplay experience on the Nintendo Switch 2.
These enhancements are designed to take advantage of the latest hardware, offering a more visually immersive journey through the interconnected world of Hallownest. The foundation of Hollow Knight’s enduring popularity lies in its expansive, interconnected map filled with twisting caverns, ancient cities, and treacherous environments.
Players explore these areas while encountering tainted creatures, forming bonds with quirky bug characters, and gradually uncovering the mysteries at the heart of the kingdom.
True to its origins, Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will include all of the original game's free content packs, such as "Hidden Dreams," "The Grimm Troupe," "Lifeblood," and "Godmaster." These expansions add fresh quests, formidable bosses, new abilities, and extended storylines, further deepening the game’s robust world-building. Key features of Hollow Knight remain central to the experience.
Players can chart their own paths across Hallownest using a variety of mapping tools and upgrades.
Progression is fueled by unlocking powerful abilities, from spectral dashes to fiery Soul projectiles, and equipping ancient Charms that personalize each adventure.
The game is celebrated for its traditional hand-drawn 2D animation and a substantial roster of over 140 distinct enemies and 30 epic bosses, ensuring each journey remains unique and challenging. Accompanying the game’s atmospheric visuals is an acclaimed score by composer Christopher Larkin, which continues to provide a haunting, intimate backdrop to the player’s exploration and battles. While the precise release date for Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is yet to be confirmed, Team Cherry emphasizes that more information will be shared as development progresses.
For now, Hollow Knight stands as a cornerstone of indie gaming on Nintendo platforms, and the upcoming Switch 2 Edition promises to further solidify its legacy by making the definitive version accessible for both existing fans and a new generation of gamers. Stay tuned for further updates, including new developments related to Hollow Knight: Silksong and additional downloadable content (DLC) announcements.
For those eager to experience Hollow Knight’s world, the original game remains available on the Nintendo eShop, with all future updates secured for Nintendo Switch and the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
This upgraded version brings the critically acclaimed 2D action-adventure title, Hollow Knight, to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware with a suite of notable enhancements.
For fans who already own Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch, the studio is offering a complimentary upgrade, ensuring a seamless transition for loyal players. Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will leverage the capabilities of Nintendo’s next-generation console, delivering all updates and improvements previously introduced with Hollow Knight: Silksong on the same platform.
According to Team Cherry, the new edition will support higher resolutions, advanced graphical effects, and high frame-rate modes, giving both newcomers and returning fans an enriched gameplay experience on the Nintendo Switch 2.
These enhancements are designed to take advantage of the latest hardware, offering a more visually immersive journey through the interconnected world of Hallownest. The foundation of Hollow Knight’s enduring popularity lies in its expansive, interconnected map filled with twisting caverns, ancient cities, and treacherous environments.
Players explore these areas while encountering tainted creatures, forming bonds with quirky bug characters, and gradually uncovering the mysteries at the heart of the kingdom.
True to its origins, Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will include all of the original game's free content packs, such as "Hidden Dreams," "The Grimm Troupe," "Lifeblood," and "Godmaster." These expansions add fresh quests, formidable bosses, new abilities, and extended storylines, further deepening the game’s robust world-building. Key features of Hollow Knight remain central to the experience.
Players can chart their own paths across Hallownest using a variety of mapping tools and upgrades.
Progression is fueled by unlocking powerful abilities, from spectral dashes to fiery Soul projectiles, and equipping ancient Charms that personalize each adventure.
The game is celebrated for its traditional hand-drawn 2D animation and a substantial roster of over 140 distinct enemies and 30 epic bosses, ensuring each journey remains unique and challenging. Accompanying the game’s atmospheric visuals is an acclaimed score by composer Christopher Larkin, which continues to provide a haunting, intimate backdrop to the player’s exploration and battles. While the precise release date for Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is yet to be confirmed, Team Cherry emphasizes that more information will be shared as development progresses.
For now, Hollow Knight stands as a cornerstone of indie gaming on Nintendo platforms, and the upcoming Switch 2 Edition promises to further solidify its legacy by making the definitive version accessible for both existing fans and a new generation of gamers. Stay tuned for further updates, including new developments related to Hollow Knight: Silksong and additional downloadable content (DLC) announcements.
For those eager to experience Hollow Knight’s world, the original game remains available on the Nintendo eShop, with all future updates secured for Nintendo Switch and the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
