Team Cherry has recently revealed that the “enhanced” Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight: Silksong will be free to download. This is excellent news for Nintendo Switch 2 owners who want to play Hollow Knight: Silksong, as many other games require players to purchase upgrades before utilizing Switch 2-specific features.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is certainly one of the most eagerly awaited games of 2025. After around seven years in development, it was revealed during Gamescom 2025 that Hollow Knight: Silksong will finally be released on September 4.
In a recent update on Kickstarter, Team Cherry informed backers that Nintendo Switch keys would be sent via email to anyone who selected the platform. Nintendo Switch 2 owners who wanted to play the game with “enhanced features” would need to install Hollow Knight: Silksong, visit the eShop, and then download the free Hollow Knight: Silksong Upgrade Pack. While Team Cherry has not specifically said that the upgrade will be free to all users, this is heavily implied in the message, so gamers who purchase the title can expect it to cost the same as the original Switch and Nintendo’s newest console. It’s still unknown what kind of exclusive features the Switch...
