Hollow Knight: Silksong Returns to Nintendo Switch eShop After Temporary Removal

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel by indie developer Team Cherry, has seen its Nintendo Switch eShop page restored after a brief and surprising removal from the North American storefront.

As a follow-up to the acclaimed 2017 title Hollow Knight, Silksong has maintained a passionate and invested fan base eager for any updates regarding its development and eventual release.

The game, first announced on February 14, 2019, was even available for hands-on play during E3 2019.

Six years later, interest remains at a fever pitch despite the lack of frequent development updates. On February 18, 2025, fans noticed that Hollow Knight: Silksong's listing had disappeared from the North American Nintendo Switch eShop, causing a flurry of concern on social media platforms and gaming communities such as the Silksong subreddit.

Users attempting to find the game on the eShop could only locate the original Hollow Knight listing, with Silksong nowhere to be seen.

However, diligent fans discovered that the eShop page could still be accessed indirectly, such as through a direct link from Team Cherry’s official Hollow Knight: Silksong website or by searching for 'Silksong eShop' on Google. Elsewhere, the Silksong eShop page remained active across Europe, the UK, and other major digital storefronts, including the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, and GOG.

This pointed to a regional technical issue or update rather than a major change in the game's release plans.

Representatives for Team Cherry and Nintendo did not issue immediate statements, but the fact that the listing was unaffected on other platforms and regions provided reassurance to the fan community. This is not the first instance where Silksong's eShop page has encountered sudden changes: in February 2022, a similar listing removal sparked speculation before the page was reinstated a few months later.

Each such incident draws heightened attention due to the long gaps between official updates from Team Cherry regarding Hollow Knight: Silksong's development progress. To date, Hollow Knight: Silksong remains in active development, with Team Cherry reaffirming its commitment to the project.

Any changes—no matter how small—are scrutinized by a community starved for updates, a testament to the sequel's immense anticipation.

As of now, the game’s eShop listing is once again live on the Nintendo Switch storefront, and players can continue to look forward to its eventual release.

For the latest and most accurate information, fans are encouraged to monitor official channels such as the Nintendo eShop, Team Cherry’s website, and reputable digital storefronts.

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