Hollow Knight: Silksong Showcases Impressive 120Hz Performance on Nintendo Switch 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the much-anticipated sequel from acclaimed Australian developer Team Cherry, continues to excite fans with significant technical breakthroughs.

Recently, industry headlines have been dominated by new gameplay footage released during Gamescom Opening Night Live, as well as Team Cherry’s announcement that a "special announcement" is scheduled for Thursday.

In even more thrilling news, hands-on previews have now confirmed that Silksong takes full advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s upgraded hardware. Fans who have followed Silksong’s journey will be especially interested in its confirmed support for a 120Hz display mode on Nintendo Switch 2.

This option, available in the game's 'TV Mode' for compatible displays, offers a notably higher frame rate for smoother, ultra-responsive gameplay.

While playing Hollow Knight: Silksong on Switch 2 for a brief demo, the increased fluidity and responsiveness were immediately apparent, standing out as one of the most polished experiences yet on Nintendo’s next-generation console. A representative from Team Cherry shared that Switch 2’s advanced specifications allow developers to target enhanced performance modes.

In TV Mode, players can experience Silksong at the highest frame rates the hardware can deliver.

However, to achieve this 120Hz refresh rate, the game intelligently reduces resolution, ensuring that fluid animation does not come at the cost of gameplay consistency. It is important to clarify that while Hollow Knight: Silksong now supports 120Hz gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2, actual in-game frame rates may vary based on the current scene’s complexity and the limitations of the player’s display.

Comprehensive performance analysis will be necessary post-release to determine how consistently the 120fps target is maintained, but initial testing has been overwhelmingly positive with noticeably smooth action. The inclusion of high-refresh-rate support cements Hollow Knight: Silksong as one of the first major indie titles to optimize for the Switch 2’s advanced visuals.

Since the feature’s introduction in the Switch 2’s debut Nintendo Direct, only a handful of select indie games—such as Handy Hockey and Mina the Hollower—have delivered 120Hz experiences on the system.

With major upcoming releases like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reportedly eyeing similar technical enhancements, Silksong is among the leading titles pushing the platform’s graphical performance envelope. Players and industry watchers alike are turning their attention to Team Cherry’s upcoming "special announcement" this Thursday, with hopes high for new release date information.

Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to set the bar for indie excellence on Nintendo Switch 2, offering fans both a technical showcase and a promise of deep, engaging gameplay. Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on the Nintendo eShop for Switch 2 and other supported platforms.

Stay tuned for further updates as the highly anticipated release draws closer.

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