Team Cherry Announces Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade and Silksong Sea of Sorrow Expansion
Team Cherry, the renowned indie studio behind the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight franchise, has officially shared new details about upcoming content and support for its beloved Metroidvania series.
In a recent update on the developer’s official blog, Team Cherry confirmed that a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade for the original Hollow Knight is scheduled for release in 2026.
This announcement underscores the team’s ongoing commitment to supporting fans across evolving Nintendo hardware, as well as their dedication to expanding the world of Hollow Knight for both new and returning players. Hollow Knight first launched for the Nintendo Switch via the eShop in June 2018, earning widespread acclaim for its captivating art style, challenging gameplay, and deep lore.
Since then, the game has maintained a strong presence on Nintendo platforms, garnering a dedicated player base and notable sales success. As part of the outlined future plans, Team Cherry revealed that the Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will include every update and enhancement introduced in Hollow Knight Silksong.
This edition features improved performance options like high frame-rate modes, higher resolutions, and additional graphical effects, taking full advantage of the anticipated capabilities of Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
According to the studio, players who own any copy of Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch will be eligible to download the upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at no additional cost when it launches in 2026.
This consumer-friendly approach further cements Team Cherry’s reputation for prioritizing the player experience. In addition to the hardware upgrade, Team Cherry has unveiled the first expansion for their hotly anticipated sequel, Hollow Knight Silksong.
Titled 'Sea of Sorrow,' this expansion promises major additions to the Silksong experience, including "new areas, bosses, tools, and more," as stated by the developer.
The expansion maintains a nautical theme and extends the protagonist Hornet’s journey into previously unexplored territory within the game’s universe.
Team Cherry noted that the Sea of Sorrow expansion will be available as a free update to all players when it launches next year, with further details—such as gameplay features and release timing—to be revealed closer to launch. This series of announcements arrives as anticipation continues to mount for Hollow Knight Silksong, one of the most sought-after upcoming titles in the gaming community.
Team Cherry’s transparency about both the Hollow Knight Switch 2 upgrade and the Silksong expansion further demonstrates their ongoing engagement with the Nintendo Switch ecosystem. Hollow Knight and its sequel remain a testament to Team Cherry’s inventive design philosophy and their place among indie game development’s elite.
With free upgrades and major expansions on the horizon, fans can look forward to an even richer adventure when these updates arrive on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and other supported platforms in the near future.
In a recent update on the developer’s official blog, Team Cherry confirmed that a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade for the original Hollow Knight is scheduled for release in 2026.
This announcement underscores the team’s ongoing commitment to supporting fans across evolving Nintendo hardware, as well as their dedication to expanding the world of Hollow Knight for both new and returning players. Hollow Knight first launched for the Nintendo Switch via the eShop in June 2018, earning widespread acclaim for its captivating art style, challenging gameplay, and deep lore.
Since then, the game has maintained a strong presence on Nintendo platforms, garnering a dedicated player base and notable sales success. As part of the outlined future plans, Team Cherry revealed that the Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will include every update and enhancement introduced in Hollow Knight Silksong.
This edition features improved performance options like high frame-rate modes, higher resolutions, and additional graphical effects, taking full advantage of the anticipated capabilities of Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
According to the studio, players who own any copy of Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch will be eligible to download the upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at no additional cost when it launches in 2026.
This consumer-friendly approach further cements Team Cherry’s reputation for prioritizing the player experience. In addition to the hardware upgrade, Team Cherry has unveiled the first expansion for their hotly anticipated sequel, Hollow Knight Silksong.
Titled 'Sea of Sorrow,' this expansion promises major additions to the Silksong experience, including "new areas, bosses, tools, and more," as stated by the developer.
The expansion maintains a nautical theme and extends the protagonist Hornet’s journey into previously unexplored territory within the game’s universe.
Team Cherry noted that the Sea of Sorrow expansion will be available as a free update to all players when it launches next year, with further details—such as gameplay features and release timing—to be revealed closer to launch. This series of announcements arrives as anticipation continues to mount for Hollow Knight Silksong, one of the most sought-after upcoming titles in the gaming community.
Team Cherry’s transparency about both the Hollow Knight Switch 2 upgrade and the Silksong expansion further demonstrates their ongoing engagement with the Nintendo Switch ecosystem. Hollow Knight and its sequel remain a testament to Team Cherry’s inventive design philosophy and their place among indie game development’s elite.
With free upgrades and major expansions on the horizon, fans can look forward to an even richer adventure when these updates arrive on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and other supported platforms in the near future.
