Gamers eagerly anticipating Hollow Knight: Silksong were recently gifted with new screenshots that showcase some of the enhanced environments found in the game, including fresh looks at Bellhart city. Although expectations are high for a launch later this year, developers have yet to pin down an exact release date. However, Team Cherry has reassured fans that the game will be playable on both the original Switch and the new Switch 2.
Fans of the original Hollow Knight, released in 2017, have been clamoring for a sequel ever since Team Cherry announced Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2019. The reveal promised a visually stunning world akin to the first game but stood out by featuring a new protagonist, Hornet, instead of the familiar Knight. The sequel boasts mesmerizing environments and tougher bosses, generating immense excitement since its first announcement. Years have passed since that initial reveal, but a brief glimpse in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct this April 2 has reassured fans of a 2025 launch window.
Adding to the anticipation, Nintendo’s Japan website recently surfaced additional screenshots, a discovery credited to Hollow Knight specialist and indie developer mossbag69 on Twitter. These images revisit locales first introduced in the 2019 trailer, such as Bellhart city, the Lace encounter, and the starting zone. Mossbag69 provided side-by-side comparisons, highlighting changes and enhancements since 2019. Notable updates include a refocused backdrop and adjustments to neighboring creatures in Bellhart, while the Lace fight and starting area had made appearances in earlier PlayStation-centric imagery.
These screenshots, though not offering brand-new scenes, rejuvenate the enthusiasm among the community. The shared anticipation was evident as mossbag69’s tweet racked up over 37,000 likes, illustrating the eagerness for Team Cherry’s forthcoming title. Recently, Team Cherry also allayed concerns around platform availability. While some gamers worried Hollow Knight: Silksong might bypass the original Switch after the Switch 2 reveal, Matthew Griffen, overseeing marketing and publishing, confirmed on social media that the game will indeed launch on the 2017 version too.
Despite these updates being more of a slow trickle, they have rekindled hope among fans who had begun to fear Hollow Knight: Silksong might never see the light of day. Though a precise release date remains elusive, the community continues to stand by for further information from the developers.
