In a significant update for fans of the acclaimed indie franchise, Team Cherry has officially announced the first major expansion for Hollow Knight: Silksong, set to launch in 2026.
This announcement arrives as the Australian developer continues to engage its dedicated community, marking a new chapter for the highly anticipated sequel on platforms including Nintendo Switch and future hardware iterations like the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2. According to the latest communication from Team Cherry, the expansion—billed as the "first big" content addition for Hollow Knight: Silksong—will introduce fresh regions to explore, formidable new bosses, innovative tools, and a wealth of additional features designed to enrich the player experience.
In a move sure to please the series’ passionate following, Team Cherry has confirmed that this expansion will be available as a free update to all current and future Silksong players upon its 2026 release. "We will be keeping further details under wraps for now, but fans can expect more information in the lead-up to the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow," the developer stated, reiterating its commitment to both secrecy and ongoing community engagement. The celebration of Hollow Knight’s success continues as Team Cherry revealed that Silksong has reached the impressive milestone of seven million copies sold across all platforms, with "millions more" engaging through Xbox Game Pass.
This achievement underscores both the enduring popularity of the series and its reach beyond Nintendo hardware, further establishing Team Cherry as a significant force in the indie game development scene. Complementing the Silksong announcement, Team Cherry has unveiled plans for a Hollow Knight Switch 2 Edition, slated for release alongside the expansion in 2026.
This enhanced version of the original hit will include all recent updates and quality-of-life improvements introduced to Silksong, and is set to leverage the capabilities of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Features will include high frame-rate options, increased resolutions, and a suite of new graphical enhancements.
Notably, owners of the Nintendo Switch version of Hollow Knight will receive the Switch 2 Edition as a free downloadable upgrade at launch—a consumer-friendly move welcomed by the community. In preparation for the next generation, Team Cherry will also update the existing Hollow Knight game across all current platforms, implementing new features and addressing outstanding bugs.
The developer teases "even more plans" for 2025, hinting at continued support and possibly further expansions. Meanwhile, Hollow Knight games will be discounted across major digital storefronts—including the Nintendo eShop and other participating platforms—during the holiday season, making this an opportune time for new players to experience the critically acclaimed Metroidvania series. With a record of consistent innovation and a rapidly growing player base, Team Cherry’s latest announcements reinforce Hollow Knight’s status as one of the most influential indie titles of the modern gaming era.
Stay tuned for further updates as the journey to Hollow Knight: Silksong’s expansion and the Switch 2 Edition unfolds.
This announcement arrives as the Australian developer continues to engage its dedicated community, marking a new chapter for the highly anticipated sequel on platforms including Nintendo Switch and future hardware iterations like the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2. According to the latest communication from Team Cherry, the expansion—billed as the "first big" content addition for Hollow Knight: Silksong—will introduce fresh regions to explore, formidable new bosses, innovative tools, and a wealth of additional features designed to enrich the player experience.
In a move sure to please the series’ passionate following, Team Cherry has confirmed that this expansion will be available as a free update to all current and future Silksong players upon its 2026 release. "We will be keeping further details under wraps for now, but fans can expect more information in the lead-up to the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow," the developer stated, reiterating its commitment to both secrecy and ongoing community engagement. The celebration of Hollow Knight’s success continues as Team Cherry revealed that Silksong has reached the impressive milestone of seven million copies sold across all platforms, with "millions more" engaging through Xbox Game Pass.
This achievement underscores both the enduring popularity of the series and its reach beyond Nintendo hardware, further establishing Team Cherry as a significant force in the indie game development scene. Complementing the Silksong announcement, Team Cherry has unveiled plans for a Hollow Knight Switch 2 Edition, slated for release alongside the expansion in 2026.
This enhanced version of the original hit will include all recent updates and quality-of-life improvements introduced to Silksong, and is set to leverage the capabilities of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Features will include high frame-rate options, increased resolutions, and a suite of new graphical enhancements.
Notably, owners of the Nintendo Switch version of Hollow Knight will receive the Switch 2 Edition as a free downloadable upgrade at launch—a consumer-friendly move welcomed by the community. In preparation for the next generation, Team Cherry will also update the existing Hollow Knight game across all current platforms, implementing new features and addressing outstanding bugs.
The developer teases "even more plans" for 2025, hinting at continued support and possibly further expansions. Meanwhile, Hollow Knight games will be discounted across major digital storefronts—including the Nintendo eShop and other participating platforms—during the holiday season, making this an opportune time for new players to experience the critically acclaimed Metroidvania series. With a record of consistent innovation and a rapidly growing player base, Team Cherry’s latest announcements reinforce Hollow Knight’s status as one of the most influential indie titles of the modern gaming era.
Stay tuned for further updates as the journey to Hollow Knight: Silksong’s expansion and the Switch 2 Edition unfolds.
