Forward of as we speak’s Nintendo Direct Accomplice Showcase, it seems to be like a Switch 2 version of the unique Hollow Knight could be on the way in which. The certifications board PEGI has rated the sport for the console, however the thrilling half right here is {that a} launch date of February 5, 2026, is talked about within the textual content.
This has led to hypothesis that Hollow Knight is being arrange for a shadow drop as we speak. Developer Staff Cherry had beforehand talked about {that a} Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight was in growth, with excessive body charge modes, choices for increased resolutions, and different graphical upgrades. As an added bonus, the studio confirmed that gamers who already personal the Nintendo Switch model of Hollow Knight will get the Switch 2 Version at no cost when it launches.
Hollow Knight can be being up to date throughout all platforms, with new options added and any lingering bugs squashed. PC gamers have already had an opportunity to preview these modifications via a (*2*) of Hollow Knight, accessible for testing on Steam and GOG.
Scorching off the success of Hollow Knight; Silksong in September final yr, Staff Cherry additionally introduced a free growth for the sport, Sea of Sorrow, that is set to launch later this yr.
After a seven-year wait, Silksong was a smash-hit when it launched, scooping up quite a few awards and incomes a spot as one among GameSpot’s 10 finest video games of 2025.