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This article will answer the question of whether you can play Hollow Knight Silksong on the original Nintendo Switch or not.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is one of the games set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2. This came to light during the Nintendo Direct livestream, leading fans to believe it would be a Switch 2 exclusive. However, Team Cherry’s marketing lead, Matthew Griffin, delivered some good news to fans. Hollow Knight: Silksong is confirmed to be releasing on both Switch 2 and the original Switch console.
Switch 1 Players Can Enjoy Hollow Knight Silksong
As per a tweet on X by Matthew Griffin, Hollow Knight: Silksong will come to the original Nintendo Switch, too. That will ensure that the fans who hold the original Switch will not feel left out. They can enjoy the long-awaited sequel without necessarily having to shift to the latest hardware.
“Just to clarify… Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming to both Nintendo Switch AND the Nintendo Switch 2.”
Just to clarify…
— Matthew Griffin (@griffinmatta) April 7, 2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming to both Nintendo Switch AND the Nintendo Switch 2.
However, it is still unknown whether the game will release on both platforms at the same time or if the release dates differs.
The original game came out back in February 2017. It became one of the most influential Metroidvania games of the contemporary era. The game was praised for its complex world design and eerily gorgeous soundtrack. Its success not only rekindled interest in the Metroidvania and platforming genre but also cemented Team Cherry as a leading name in indie game development.
With a sequel on the way, fans are eager to check out what Hollow Knight: Silksong has to offer. Fortunately, Nintendo did not disappoint this time.
Hollow Knight Silksong Screenshots Revealed by Nintendo Japan
Fans have been waiting for the next Hollow Knight game for almost 6 years. Needless to say, fans are eager to check out how the game has evolved in development. It looks like more information about the game is slowly being revealed.
On top of the Switch 1 release confirmation, screenshots from Hollow Knight Silksong have emerged. The official Japan Nintendo Store has some gameplay images that fans can check out. The gameplay screenshot features the playable protagonist, Hornet.
New Silksong screenshots from Nintendo of Japan's website!! pic.twitter.com/MV0GW5j9Lq
— mossbag (@mossbag69) April 7, 2025
Although the gameplay teasers have maintained the hype, fans are still eager for an official release date. Team Cherry has confirmed a wide 2025 release window. However, for many, it feels too vague. With years of buildup, players are eager for more information about the game. Until then, fans will have to be patient and keep their eyes peeled for updates in the future.
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