Team Cherry and Fangamer have formally announced two boxed physical releases targeting Nintendo's upcoming hardware: Hollow Knight: Silksong — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Hollow Knight — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Both packages bundle the original Nintendo Switch game with an upgrade pack for the Nintendo Switch 2, and pre-orders are now live through Fangamer.
Release timeline and pricing
- Hollow Knight: Silksong — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is priced at $45 / €49 (or regional equivalent) and is scheduled to ship on 16 October 2026.
The package includes reversible cover artwork, a 32‑page game manual, and a mini folded poster.
The Sea of Sorrow DLC is not included on the cartridge but will be made available as a free download.
- Hollow Knight — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition carries a $39 / €45 price point, also ships on 16 October 2026, and comes with reversible cover artwork, a 28‑page game manual, and a mini folded poster.
Pre-orders for this edition are likewise open now.
Compatibility and what's included
Team Cherry and Fangamer confirm that both Switch 2 Editions include the standard Nintendo Switch game plus an upgrade pack for the Switch 2 hardware.
The companies also state these editions remain playable on the original Nintendo Switch hardware, meaning the boxed releases support backward compatibility with the current Switch.
Packaging and collector information
Fangamer's physical offerings emphasize collectible packaging and printed materials, with the Silksong edition carrying a 32‑page manual and the base Hollow Knight edition a 28‑page manual.
Hollow Knight is also available as an existing physical release for Nintendo Switch, and there is a collector's edition that includes additional items beyond the standard boxed game.
Why this matters
The announcement formalizes upgrade paths for players who own the Nintendo Switch versions and want boxed copies that bridge to the next hardware generation.
Including upgrade packs rather than separate next‑gen cartridges keeps the physical releases consistent with Team Cherry's ongoing support strategy.
Pre-orders are active now via Fangamer, and both boxed editions are scheduled to ship on 16 October 2026.
For owners of the original Switch, the boxed Switch 2 Editions will still function on existing hardware, and the Sea of Sorrow DLC for Silksong will be available as a free download rather than included on the physical cartridge.
Both packages bundle the original Nintendo Switch game with an upgrade pack for the Nintendo Switch 2, and pre-orders are now live through Fangamer.
Release timeline and pricing
- Hollow Knight: Silksong — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is priced at $45 / €49 (or regional equivalent) and is scheduled to ship on 16 October 2026.
The package includes reversible cover artwork, a 32‑page game manual, and a mini folded poster.
The Sea of Sorrow DLC is not included on the cartridge but will be made available as a free download.
- Hollow Knight — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition carries a $39 / €45 price point, also ships on 16 October 2026, and comes with reversible cover artwork, a 28‑page game manual, and a mini folded poster.
Pre-orders for this edition are likewise open now.
Compatibility and what's included
Team Cherry and Fangamer confirm that both Switch 2 Editions include the standard Nintendo Switch game plus an upgrade pack for the Switch 2 hardware.
The companies also state these editions remain playable on the original Nintendo Switch hardware, meaning the boxed releases support backward compatibility with the current Switch.
Packaging and collector information
Fangamer's physical offerings emphasize collectible packaging and printed materials, with the Silksong edition carrying a 32‑page manual and the base Hollow Knight edition a 28‑page manual.
Hollow Knight is also available as an existing physical release for Nintendo Switch, and there is a collector's edition that includes additional items beyond the standard boxed game.
Why this matters
The announcement formalizes upgrade paths for players who own the Nintendo Switch versions and want boxed copies that bridge to the next hardware generation.
Including upgrade packs rather than separate next‑gen cartridges keeps the physical releases consistent with Team Cherry's ongoing support strategy.
Pre-orders are active now via Fangamer, and both boxed editions are scheduled to ship on 16 October 2026.
For owners of the original Switch, the boxed Switch 2 Editions will still function on existing hardware, and the Sea of Sorrow DLC for Silksong will be available as a free download rather than included on the physical cartridge.