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In an interview with Team Cherry from 2018, which has just been released, theHollow Knight: Silksongdeveloper emphasized how good Nintendo’s support has been for the studio. FollowingHollow Knight: Silksong’s appearance during the Nintendo Direct, the excitement surrounding the game has increased, and although there is no specific release date yet, players can look forward to a 2025 launch on the Switch 2.
Among all the exciting announcements fromthe latest Nintendo Direct,Silksong’s appearance was one of the biggest surprises. A brief clip was shared, revealing that the game will launch on the new console sometime in 2025. Following the success ofHollow Knight, players have been anticipating the sequel since it was announced in 2019. Unlike the first game, this time, fans will take on the role of Hornet, a character who appeared inHollow Knighton several occasions—sometimes to challenge players, and other times to help them. The sequel will maintain a similar visual style, though it will feature new locales and more challenging bosses.
In the newly released interview from 2018, co-director Ari Gibson toldSource Gaming at BitSummit 2018how important Nintendo’s support had been forHollow Knightand Team Cherry. He emphasized that, thanks to Nintendo’s backing, the process of bringing the original game to Switch had been very enjoyable. Moreover, co-director William Pellen also commented that the title felt “super nice to play” on the Switch, something that players were able to confirm later. This just-released old interview, revealing Nintendo’s support over the years, may better explainSilksong’s appearance in the Nintendo Direct.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Launch on Both Switch and Switch 2
In addition to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC,Silksongwill also be available on the Switch 2 and the original Switch. Although crucial details still remain under wraps, fans were recently treated tonew screenshots of the highly anticipatedSilksong. Among them, players got an updated look at the city of Bellhart, which has seen a transformation since its initial appearance in the 2019 trailer. The Lace fight and the starting room have also been updated, though the latter saw fewer changes than the other two.
2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Nintendo fans—not only because of the release ofSilksongbut also due to the highly anticipatedlaunch of the Switch 2. The new console will be released on June 5 for $449.99 on its own, or $499.99 bundled withMario Kart World. While players gear up for the release,Silksongis set to arrive sometime in 2025.
