Hollow Knight: Silksong Confirmed for 2025 – Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Official Announcement During Switch 2 Direct

The news was confirmed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. While brief, the appearance of Hollow Knight: Silksong was enough to reignite hype across the gaming world. Team Cherry revealed that the game will launch sometime in 2025, though a specific date has not yet been provided.

“Yes, it’s real. Yes, it’s coming to Switch 2. 2025 is the year”, said the short but powerful teaser.

What Is Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Originally planned as a DLC for the acclaimed Hollow Knight (2017), Silksong evolved into a full standalone sequel due to its expanding scope and ambition.

What we know so far:

• You play as Hornet, the agile princess-protector of Hallownest.

• Explore a vast new kingdom filled with biomes, mysteries, and hidden lore.

• Face over 150 brand-new enemies and bosses.

• Expect tight, challenging combat and intricate level design.

• Features original music by Christopher Larkin, composer of the original game.

Why Switch 2 Is the Perfect Home for Silksong

With enhanced performance and smoother gameplay promised on the Nintendo Switch 2, Silksong will benefit from:

• Faster load times and 120 FPS support

• Improved controller response with the new magnetic Joy-Cons

• More room for save data and updates with 256GB of storage

The Switch has always been a home for great indie titles — and the Switch 2 will only elevate that experience.

A Long-Awaited Journey

Silksong was first announced in 2019, and since then, fans have waited patiently (and sometimes anxiously) for updates. Despite delays and long silences, the consistent message from Team Cherry has been simple: it’ll be ready when it’s ready.

And now, with 2025 locked in, it feels like the journey is finally nearing its destination.

What’s Next?

With a confirmed release window and a new console to power it, all eyes are on Team Cherry for:

• A full gameplay showcase

• A definitive release date

• Pre-order details and bonus content (maybe?)

We’ll be watching closely in the coming months — especially during the Mario Kart World Direct and upcoming summer gaming events.

Are You Ready for Silksong?

• Have you been waiting since 2019 like the rest of us?

• Are you planning to play on Switch 2 or another platform?

• What feature are you most excited about?

Let us know in the comments below!

Screenshot: Team Cherry(YouTube)