Silksong Reaffirms Release Timeline and Unveils Switch 2 Edition

After much anticipation, Team Cherry has officially confirmed that the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong will be coming to the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 console, with a planned release in 2025. This news emerged during the Nintendo Direct event on April 2, to the delight of fans who have been eagerly waiting for updates.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is something of a mystery, having first been announced back in 2019 and then going quiet as Team Cherry worked behind the scenes. Frustration among fans had been brewing over the lack of updates, with many hoping for any morsel of news. So when the game made an appearance—albeit as a brief teaser showing Hornet navigating tricky caverns and battling foes—it set the internet abuzz with excitement.

The teaser, though short, was significant; it not only confirmed a 2025 release window but also revealed that the game will be playable on the upcoming Switch 2, which is set to hit the market on June 5, 2025. The buzz on social media reflected a wave of relief and enthusiasm, as people celebrated the fact that Hollow Knight: Silksong is, indeed, on its way.

The exact launch date remains up in the air, with the window spanning from June to December 2025. Despite this ambiguity, there are positive signs of progress; for instance, the Steam repository for the game was updated in March, suggesting that development is moving along. Team Cherry has reassured fans that the game is “progressing well,” though they have yet to announce a specific date.

Previously, some insiders had speculated a release as early as June 2025, but considering the Switch 2’s launch and the absence of a firm date for Silksong, it seems more likely the game will debut later in the year. There’s always the chance it could be pushed to 2026, but given the recent announcements, it seems Team Cherry is confident about hitting their target. Whenever it arrives, the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong will certainly be a major event for gamers in 2025, with excitement continuing to build around this title.