Team Cherry will be releasing a new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for the original Hollow Knight, the studio has announced. Fans can expect to see it in 2026. If you have the game on Nintendo Switch, it’ll be a free upgrade.
Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will contain all the updates and enhancements that Silksong received on the platform. That means it’ll offer high frame-rate modes, higher resolutions, and many additional graphical effects.
For details about the game itself, check out the following Nintendo eShop description:
Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom’s heart.
Includes free content packs! All new quests, boss battles and secrets!
- Hidden Dreams: Mighty new foes emerge! New Boss fights. New Upgrades. New Music.
- The Grimm Troupe: Light the Nightmare Lantern. Summon the Troupe. New Major Quest. New Boss Fights. New Charms. New Enemies. New Friends.
- Lifeblood: New mapping tools. New Boss fight. Upgraded Bosses. New Music. Hidden Extras!
- Godmaster: Take your place amongst the Gods. New Characters and Quests. New Boss Fights. Hidden Surprises!
Game Key Features
- Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
- Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
- Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!
- Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique!
- An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.
- Over 140 enemies! 30 epic bosses! Face ferocious beasts and vanquish ancient knights on your quest through the kingdom.
- Chart your journey with extensive mapping tools. Buy compasses, quills, maps and pins to enhance your understanding of Hollow Knight’s many twisting landscapes.
- A haunting, intimate score accompanies the player on their journey, composed by Christopher Larkin.
Once Team Cherry gives us a release date for the new version, we’ll let you know. In other news, read about new DLC announced for Hollow Knight: Silksong here.
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