Silksong Sets a Player Friendly Standard with Free Switch 2 Upgrades
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Team Cherry is offering enhanced features for Hollow Knight: Silksong on the Nintendo Switch 2 completely free of charge, bucking industry trends for cross-generation upgrades.
As hardware generations shift and publishers look for fresh ways to monetize cross-platform releases, Team Cherry is taking a refreshingly consumer-friendly approach. According to details shared by Game Rant via a recent Kickstarter update reported by Gabriel Machado Pureza, players looking to access enhanced features for Hollow Knight: Silksong on Nintendo's upcoming console successor will not have to pay extra for the privilege. Nintendo Switch 2 owners simply need to download the base game, head to the eShop, and grab a free upgrade pack.
This move stands in stark contrast to industry norms, where cross-generation upgrades often carry a fee. With Silksong launching at an accessible twenty dollars, Team Cherry continues to respect the community that built its success, even as anticipation for the Metroidvania sequel reaches a fever pitch across PC, consoles, and handhelds. The gravity of Silksong's September release cannot be overstated.
The game has already exerted a gravitational pull across the indie calendar, prompting developers of titles like Demonschool, Baby Steps, and Little Witch in the Woods to wisely shift their launch windows rather than compete with the colossal amount of attention the sequel is bound to consume.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Hollow Knight Silksong, Indie Games, Team Cherry
Original article: Game Rant