Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow Expansion Revealed, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Original Hollow Knight Also in Development - IGN
Team Cherry has unveiled Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow, the first major expansion to Silksong, and confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the original Hollow Knight.
What’s new at a glance:
- Sea of Sorrow is a free 2026 expansion for Silksong with a nautical theme
- Expect new areas, bosses, and tools, with details landing closer to launch
- A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the original Hollow Knight adds high frame-rate modes, higher resolutions, and extra graphical effects
- Existing Switch owners can upgrade to the new-gen edition at no additional cost
- Updates and bug fixes are coming to all current versions of Hollow Knight
- On PC, public beta branches on Steam and GOG are live now with improvements
- Added support for 16:10 and 21:9 aspect ratios for Steam Deck and ultrawide monitors
- Silksong has sold over 7 million copies since September, with millions more via Xbox Game Pass
Sea of Sorrow: what to expect
Team Cherry’s free expansion continues Hornet’s adventure in a seafaring setting, adding fresh regions to explore, bosses to conquer, and tools to master. The studio will share specifics closer to release, mirroring Silksong’s previous approach of announcing key dates near launch.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Hollow Knight
An enhanced version of the original Hollow Knight is in development for Nintendo’s next-gen hardware. It incorporates the platform upgrades used for Silksong, including higher resolutions, high frame-rate modes, and additional visual effects. If you already own Hollow Knight on Switch, you’ll get the upgrade for free.
Updates rolling out across platforms
Team Cherry is polishing the original Hollow Knight on all platforms with new features and fixes. PC players can try many of these improvements now via public-beta branches on Steam and GOG, including full 16:10 and 21:9 aspect ratio support for Steam Deck and ultrawide displays.
Momentum and community
The studio reports over 7 million copies sold for Silksong since September, plus millions of additional players through Xbox Game Pass. Team Cherry credits the community’s creativity and support as a key motivator as they expand the game further.
Why jump in now
IGN praised both games, scoring Hollow Knight a 9.4 for its deep, exploratory world, and Silksong a 9/10 for its sharp platforming, enticing exploration, and demanding combat. With a free expansion on the way and upgrades arriving across platforms, there’s never been a better time to explore Hallownest and beyond.