Hollow Knight: Silksong Launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 with Enhanced Features

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the much-anticipated sequel from acclaimed developer Team Cherry, has officially launched across both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms.

This new chapter brings players back to the enchanting and challenging world first introduced in the original Hollow Knight, inviting fans and newcomers alike to experience a captivating action-adventure journey on Nintendo’s popular consoles. In Hollow Knight: Silksong, players step into the role of Hornet, the princess-protector of Hallownest.

After being captured and transported to a distant, mysterious land, Hornet must navigate a vast, unfamiliar world brimming with danger, secrets, and discovery.

The game sees Hornet ascending on a perilous pilgrimage to the kingdom’s summit, contending with her lineage and echoes from her past, as she traverses mossy caverns, vibrant coral forests, and luminous citadels. Team Cherry has meticulously crafted new gameplay mechanics for Silksong, giving Hornet a fresh arsenal of acrobatic abilities and silken powers that set her apart from the knight of the original title.

Players can look forward to mastering Hornet’s high-speed maneuvers, crafting powerful tools, and engaging in intense combat encounters against more than 150 unique adversaries.

These foes include everything from fearsome beasts and agile hunters to formidable kings and legendary knights, each designed to challenge players and test their strategic combat skills. Reflecting Team Cherry’s ongoing commitment to quality and innovation, Hollow Knight: Silksong takes full advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s upgraded hardware features.

Gamers with the next-generation console will receive a complimentary update — provided their device is connected to the internet — enabling enhanced frame rates, higher resolution graphics, and overall performance improvements that elevate the atmospheric exploration and fast-paced action for which the series is known. Hollow Knight: Silksong is now available for purchase via the Nintendo eShop, allowing access on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

The title’s launch further cements Team Cherry’s reputation for exceptional indie development, following the critical and commercial success of the original Hollow Knight, which debuted on the Nintendo Switch in 2018.

Whether venturing through familiar shadowy depths or newly revealed biomes, Silksong offers a rich, expanded journey that builds upon the legacy of one of the most beloved action-exploration titles in recent memory. For the latest updates and purchase links, visit the official Nintendo eShop listing or stay tuned for announcements through future Nintendo Direct presentations.

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