Key Highlights
- Recently unveiled screenshots of Hollow Knight: Silksong showcase refreshed environments, notably the city of Bellhart.
- The highly anticipated sequel is projected for release later this year, although a specific launch date is yet to be confirmed.
- Developer Team Cherry has clarified that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be accessible on both the original Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
The Hollow Knight: Silksong community recently received an exciting update with new screenshots revealing fresh perspectives of various locales that were originally introduced in the 2019 trailer. As fans eagerly await the game’s anticipated launch later this year, these images serve as intriguing glimpses into its development process.
After the phenomenal success of the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight released in 2017, Team Cherry announced a sequel in 2019. The reveal trailer hinted at a captivating new world while introducing a different main character. Unlike the original’s protagonist, players will take on the role of Hornet, who was featured in the first game. Promising visually stunning environments and heightened challenges, Hollow Knight: Silksong has generated significant anticipation, and yet fans have been patiently waiting for its release—a span of nearly six years. Recent developments indicate that the game remains on track for a 2025 launch, as suggested by a brief clip from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct event on April 2.
The excitement grew further following the new screenshots posted on the Nintendo Japan website. Indie developer and Hollow Knight aficionado mossbag69 shared these images on Twitter, which include updates to locations first showcased in the 2019 announcement. Key features highlighted are the city of Bellhart, the Lace boss encounter, and the starting room. Fans appreciated mossbag69’s comparative analysis on social media, illustrating how these environments have evolved since the initial reveal. Notably, Bellhart has undergone significant enhancements, including improved background focus and alterations to its bug inhabitants. The Lace fight and starting area had been briefly glimpsed in earlier PlayStation images but are now featured in a fresh new light.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Screenshots Offer Insightful Updates
This first shot is of Bellhart, a city we first saw in the 2019 reveal trailer. It has seen quite the transformation! pic.twitter.com/ir3HCDsNj2 — mossbag (@mossbag69) April 7, 2025
Second shot is the Lace fight. It’s also seen some changes since its 2019 reveal. But we’ve seen a more recent image of it from PlayStation. pic.twitter.com/HyMDwjpxb3 — mossbag (@mossbag69) April 7, 2025
And we also have a shot of the starting room. Not much has really changed since the 2019 shot. We also have a shot of this from PlayStation as well. pic.twitter.com/VoJGHU3MYS — mossbag (@mossbag69) April 7, 2025
While these latest screenshots may not showcase entirely new locations, they have successfully reignited enthusiasm among fans who have been eagerly seeking fresh insights about Hollow Knight: Silksong. The tweet from mossbag69 has garnered over 37,000 likes, underscoring the palpable anticipation surrounding Team Cherry’s upcoming release.
In addition to the visual updates, Team Cherry has provided fans with some reassuring news regarding the game’s availability on the Switch platform. Following the announcement of the title for the upcoming Switch 2, there was concern that the game might not be released for the original Switch. However, Matthew Griffen, the marketing and publishing director, alleviated these concerns via a social media post, confirming that the game will indeed be available on the original system as well.
The recent updates, though modest, have invigorated fans who were anxious about the game’s release prospects. Nevertheless, the absence of a definite launch date means that the community must continue to exercise patience while awaiting further information from the developer.