Hollow Knight Gets a Surprise Nintendo Switch 2 Edition With a Free Upgrade
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Team Cherry surprise-released a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Hollow Knight following a Nintendo partner showcase, offering a completely free upgrade path for existing owners of the original game.
Nintendo and Team Cherry gave players a massive surprise during the recent partner showcase by dropping a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Hollow Knight. Originally launching on the first-generation Switch back in 2018, the defining indie metroidvania is making the leap to Nintendo's newer hardware with upgraded technical performance. Even better for the community, Team Cherry confirmed that anyone who already owns the original version on Switch gets the new edition completely free.
This shadow drop comes on the heels of a massive period for the studio. Following years of intense development and community anticipation, Team Cherry finally delivered Hollow Knight: Silksong last year. Despite some classic metroidvania difficulty spikes that tested even hardcore players, Silksong cleaned up during awards season and cemented the studio as an indie powerhouse. Instead of slowing down, the team has been balancing work on upcoming Silksong expansions alongside this new hardware port.
For players who treat their Switch 2 as a primary on-the-go gaming device, getting a polished version of Hallownest without having to buy the game a second time is a massive win. Platform transitions often come with annoying repurchase friction, so Team Cherry offering a seamless upgrade path sets a great standard for indie developers supporting new hardware. Whether you are jumping back in for another playthrough or introducing a friend to the classic adventure, the definitive portable version is available right now.
Original reporting by Derek Nichols at Game Rant. Read the full story here
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