Hollow Knight: Silksong Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 with 2025 Release Window

Hollow Knight: Silksong Makes Debut on Nintendo Switch 2 Direct with 2025 Launch Window Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally resurfaced, making a highly anticipated cameo during the latest Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation.

Following years of fervent speculation and mounting excitement among fans, the sequel to the acclaimed indie metroidvania Hollow Knight has at last received a confirmed release window, set for 2025.

First announced in 2019 as a follow-up to the award-winning Hollow Knight, Silksong has been one of the most anticipated indie releases in recent memory.

The game, in development by Australian studio Team Cherry, will once again invite players to explore an expansive, interconnected world, this time putting them in control of Hornet, a familiar character from the first game.

The original Hollow Knight, released in 2017, was celebrated for its challenging gameplay, atmospheric art, and deep lore, amassing a passionate and dedicated fanbase.

During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025, viewers caught a fleeting but significant glimpse of Silksong as part of the presentation’s sizzle reel, officially confirming Hornet’s adventure will arrive on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.

The brief, two-second clip showcased Hornet maneuvering through intricately designed environments, reflecting the signature metroidvania action that fans have come to expect from Team Cherry.

Nintendo accompanied this reveal with a selection of new screenshots, further fueling excitement online and across social media platforms. While specifics on the exact launch date remain under wraps, the confirmation of a 2025 release window is the most concrete update on Hollow Knight: Silksong’s development progress in years.

In a summary provided by Nintendo, the company highlighted that "fans can look forward to a new chapter in the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight universe, with Hornet leading players through fresh challenges and dangers on Nintendo Switch 2." Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch via the Nintendo eShop and is expected to benefit from the enhanced capabilities of Nintendo Switch 2.

With the original game reaching over 3 million copies sold worldwide and earning numerous Game of the Year accolades, anticipation for this sequel remains high, and its presence in one of Nintendo’s major presentations marks a significant milestone in its journey to release. Stay tuned to official Nintendo channels and Team Cherry’s updates for further information as the 2025 release window for Hollow Knight: Silksong approaches.

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