Grab your compass and brace yourself, fellow gamers! Team Cherry has just dropped a bombshell on the gaming world with the announcement of the first major expansion for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Set your sails for 2026 and get ready to plunge into the turbulent waters of 'Sea of Sorrow'! This tantalizing expansion, which promises to expand on Hornet’s thrilling journey, is packed with stunning new areas, formidable bosses, and jaw-dropping tools, and the best part—is it’s coming free for all players next year!
Although Team Cherry is keeping the precise launch date under wraps, hardcore fans won’t be too fazed—remember Silksong’s stealthy release? It took the gaming community by storm after one of the most drawn-out hype fests in gaming history.
But wait, there’s more! Team Cherry has also unveiled a new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the original Hollow Knight! This powerhouse version loads up on all the enhancements that pushed Silksong to the limits: think high frame-rate modes, higher resolutions, and graphical wizardry. Here’s the cherry on top—if you currently own Hollow Knight on the Switch, you can snag this upgraded version totally free!
The updates don’t stop there, as Team Cherry is also rolling out updates and fixes across all platforms. Those gaming on PC can already sample some fresh features through public-beta branches on Steam and GOG. Enjoy glorious full 16:10 and 21:9 aspect ratio support, especially if you’re battling it out on a Steam Deck or an ultrawide monitor!
Milestone Alert! Team Cherry has shared that Silksong now boasts over 7 million copies sold since its release and enjoys a massive player base courtesy of Xbox Game Pass. “It’s a truly staggering number of players, more than we could have ever expected (enough to crash all of the storefronts!),” shares Team Cherry. Seeing the community grow—to include mind-blowing art, mods, and community support—has provided boundless inspiration for them back at HQ.
If you haven’t yet thrust yourself into the whimsical world of these fantastic Metroidvania titles, there has never been a better time! IGN’s verdict: Hollow Knight boasts an impressive 9.4, with rich quests to greedily devour, while Hollow Knight: Silksong earned a solid 9/10, celebrated for its heart-pounding combat and exploration.
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