Hollow Knight: Silksong Switch 2 Upgrade Confirmed as Free for Existing Switch Owners

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the eagerly anticipated sequel from acclaimed indie developer Team Cherry, has been the focus of intense fan and industry interest since its successful Kickstarter campaign.

As the release date approaches, Team Cherry has confirmed a significant quality-of-life feature for Nintendo fans: the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of Silksong will be offered as a free upgrade for all owners of the game on the original Nintendo Switch. Announced in one of the final Kickstarter updates before launch, Team Cherry shared details about their approach to next-generation compatibility.

With the Kickstarter campaign for Silksong beginning long before official word from Nintendo regarding a Switch successor, providing support for the new hardware was never part of the initial plan.

However, the developer chose to streamline the process for backers and day-one buyers alike.

According to Team Cherry, users who redeem their Silksong code or purchase the title on Nintendo Switch will be able to download the Switch 2 version at no extra cost directly through the eShop, ensuring a smooth transition when upgrading their hardware. While specifics about the physical edition upgrade path remain under wraps—especially since the physical edition’s release is scheduled for 2026—Team Cherry’s gesture sets a positive precedent.

Details on whether the physical Silksong cartridge will include both Switch and Switch 2 versions, or if upgrade downloads will be supported for cartridge owners, will be addressed closer to that release.

For now, Switch players can rest assured they will not need to repurchase the game to enjoy enhanced features on Nintendo's next-generation console. This announcement is seen as a welcome bonus for the Hollow Knight community, especially after years of eager anticipation and development updates.

Team Cherry remains committed to making the best experience available to fans, exemplified not only by the free upgrade policy but also by their communication transparency throughout Silksong’s protracted development. Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available digitally through the Nintendo eShop.

Notable features for the Switch 2 platform include a 120Hz mode, offering smoother performance to take advantage of the upgraded hardware.

As anticipation continues to build, Silksong stands poised to become a major highlight of the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game libraries. For more verified updates on Silksong, Nintendo platform developments, and eShop releases, stay tuned to official Team Cherry channels and upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations.

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