Team Cherry Announces Free Enhanced Hollow Knight Upgrade for Nintendo Switch 2
Team Cherry, the acclaimed Brisbane-based developer behind the indie phenomenon Hollow Knight, has officially announced a free upgrade for the metroidvania title, bringing substantial resolution and performance improvements to the newly released Nintendo Switch 2.
The enhanced edition of Hollow Knight is set to go live on February 5, 2026, and will be available as a free download via the Nintendo eShop. Releasing in 2017, Hollow Knight quickly became a critical and commercial success, praised for its atmospheric art style, challenging gameplay, and expansive world design.
The game solidified its place as one of the most notable indie releases on the Nintendo Switch, amassing millions of sales worldwide and earning a passionate fanbase.
With the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, Team Cherry is set to elevate the experience for a new generation of hardware. In an official statement, Team Cherry confirmed that the forthcoming Switch 2 edition will deliver improved visual fidelity and smoother performance, leveraging the updated specifications of Nintendo’s latest console.
The upgrade is designed to bring higher resolution textures and a significant increase in framerate, ensuring that both longtime fans and newcomers can enjoy a refined Hollow Knight experience. The free Hollow Knight upgrade will be accessible through the Nintendo eShop as a dedicated upgrade pack.
All existing owners of the game on the original Nintendo Switch platform will receive complimentary access to the Switch 2 improvements, making the transition seamless for dedicated players.
Team Cherry emphasized their ongoing commitment to supporting the Hollow Knight community, highlighting that bringing the best possible version of the game to new hardware aligns with the studio’s ethos of player-first development. This move not only enhances Hollow Knight's longevity on Nintendo's platform but also showcases the value placed on backward compatibility and cross-generation support in the Switch ecosystem.
Players eager to revisit the haunting, intricate world of Hallownest will now be able to do so with upgraded visuals and improved fluidity, taking full advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s capabilities. The Hollow Knight free upgrade for Nintendo Switch 2 is available starting today on the Nintendo eShop.
For more information on the upgrade and other Team Cherry projects, stay tuned to official Nintendo news channels and the Hollow Knight developer blog.
The enhanced edition of Hollow Knight is set to go live on February 5, 2026, and will be available as a free download via the Nintendo eShop. Releasing in 2017, Hollow Knight quickly became a critical and commercial success, praised for its atmospheric art style, challenging gameplay, and expansive world design.
The game solidified its place as one of the most notable indie releases on the Nintendo Switch, amassing millions of sales worldwide and earning a passionate fanbase.
With the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, Team Cherry is set to elevate the experience for a new generation of hardware. In an official statement, Team Cherry confirmed that the forthcoming Switch 2 edition will deliver improved visual fidelity and smoother performance, leveraging the updated specifications of Nintendo’s latest console.
The upgrade is designed to bring higher resolution textures and a significant increase in framerate, ensuring that both longtime fans and newcomers can enjoy a refined Hollow Knight experience. The free Hollow Knight upgrade will be accessible through the Nintendo eShop as a dedicated upgrade pack.
All existing owners of the game on the original Nintendo Switch platform will receive complimentary access to the Switch 2 improvements, making the transition seamless for dedicated players.
Team Cherry emphasized their ongoing commitment to supporting the Hollow Knight community, highlighting that bringing the best possible version of the game to new hardware aligns with the studio’s ethos of player-first development. This move not only enhances Hollow Knight's longevity on Nintendo's platform but also showcases the value placed on backward compatibility and cross-generation support in the Switch ecosystem.
Players eager to revisit the haunting, intricate world of Hallownest will now be able to do so with upgraded visuals and improved fluidity, taking full advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s capabilities. The Hollow Knight free upgrade for Nintendo Switch 2 is available starting today on the Nintendo eShop.
For more information on the upgrade and other Team Cherry projects, stay tuned to official Nintendo news channels and the Hollow Knight developer blog.
