Hollow Knight, the critically acclaimed action-adventure title developed by Australian studio Team Cherry, is making waves once again.
A new listing on the official PEGI website has revealed that Hollow Knight will soon be available for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, complete with key technical enhancements.
This comes less than a year after Team Cherry first announced in December that the original game would receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, bringing the beloved Hallownest adventure to next-generation hardware. The PEGI rating for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight was spotted listing the new platform alongside the original's age classification of '7', citing 'mild violence to fantasy characters and images or sounds that may be scary for young children.' Such content descriptors stay true to Hollow Knight's atmospheric and sometimes intense exploration, especially in areas like Deepnest well-known to long-time fans. Of particular interest is the listing's indication of a release date—5th February 2026—which matched the day of the PEGI update itself.
While this raises excitement among the Hollow Knight community, it's important to note that ratings boards like PEGI often use the posting date as a placeholder rather than the official launch date.
Recent titles such as Hi-Fi Rush have appeared on PEGI with similar timing quirks for their Switch debuts. Despite this, the timing is notable as it coincided with a scheduled Nintendo Partner Direct presentation, fueling speculation about a surprise or immediate ("shadow drop") release for the Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
However, as of now, no formal announcement has been made about an earlier release window beyond the details shared in December. Team Cherry previously confirmed that Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition would include upgraded features designed to fully leverage the capabilities of the new hardware.
Among the promised enhancements are high frame-rate modes, elevated resolutions, and a suite of additional graphical improvements.
Impressively, Team Cherry also assured fans that owners of the original Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch will receive the Switch 2 Edition as a complimentary upgrade, underscoring the developer's ongoing support for its dedicated player base. The expansion of Hollow Knight's availability continues to solidify its status as one of the Nintendo eShop's flagship indie games, celebrated for its deep lore, challenging gameplay, and innovative art design.
In addition, fans can also look forward to Hollow Knight: Silksong, with an anticipated 'Sea of Sorrow' expansion announced in December.
While Team Cherry has intentionally held back further details, they have teased new areas, formidable bosses, and additional gameplay tools, maintaining intense interest across the gaming community. With its fresh PEGI listing and confirmed Switch 2 upgrade, Hollow Knight is set to reach new and returning players on Nintendo's upcoming flagship console.
As more information emerges from Team Cherry and Nintendo, the anticipation among fans and the broader gaming industry continues to build.
A new listing on the official PEGI website has revealed that Hollow Knight will soon be available for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, complete with key technical enhancements.
This comes less than a year after Team Cherry first announced in December that the original game would receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, bringing the beloved Hallownest adventure to next-generation hardware. The PEGI rating for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight was spotted listing the new platform alongside the original's age classification of '7', citing 'mild violence to fantasy characters and images or sounds that may be scary for young children.' Such content descriptors stay true to Hollow Knight's atmospheric and sometimes intense exploration, especially in areas like Deepnest well-known to long-time fans. Of particular interest is the listing's indication of a release date—5th February 2026—which matched the day of the PEGI update itself.
While this raises excitement among the Hollow Knight community, it's important to note that ratings boards like PEGI often use the posting date as a placeholder rather than the official launch date.
Recent titles such as Hi-Fi Rush have appeared on PEGI with similar timing quirks for their Switch debuts. Despite this, the timing is notable as it coincided with a scheduled Nintendo Partner Direct presentation, fueling speculation about a surprise or immediate ("shadow drop") release for the Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
However, as of now, no formal announcement has been made about an earlier release window beyond the details shared in December. Team Cherry previously confirmed that Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition would include upgraded features designed to fully leverage the capabilities of the new hardware.
Among the promised enhancements are high frame-rate modes, elevated resolutions, and a suite of additional graphical improvements.
Impressively, Team Cherry also assured fans that owners of the original Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch will receive the Switch 2 Edition as a complimentary upgrade, underscoring the developer's ongoing support for its dedicated player base. The expansion of Hollow Knight's availability continues to solidify its status as one of the Nintendo eShop's flagship indie games, celebrated for its deep lore, challenging gameplay, and innovative art design.
In addition, fans can also look forward to Hollow Knight: Silksong, with an anticipated 'Sea of Sorrow' expansion announced in December.
While Team Cherry has intentionally held back further details, they have teased new areas, formidable bosses, and additional gameplay tools, maintaining intense interest across the gaming community. With its fresh PEGI listing and confirmed Switch 2 upgrade, Hollow Knight is set to reach new and returning players on Nintendo's upcoming flagship console.
As more information emerges from Team Cherry and Nintendo, the anticipation among fans and the broader gaming industry continues to build.
