The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal also brought a glimpse ofHollow Knight: Silksong, which recently came back to the spotlight fora release sometime this year, and unlike the first game, this sequel is possibly getting a physical release at launch. A physical version ofHollow Knightdid eventually come out, along with a Collector’s Edition. WithHollow Knight: Silksongconfirmed for both Switch 1 and Switch 2, it’s looking like a physical release may happen at launch this time.
Hollow Knight: Silksonghas been listed by Polish retailerRTV Euro AGD(text in Polish), and the posting contains what appears to be a Switch 2 physical version of the game (viaTheGamer). The post has a release date of 2025 and includes some in-game screenshots. Notably,only the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game is posted on the retailer’s website right now, despite the game coming to both Switch platforms, along with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac, and PC.
Silksong Having A Physical Release At Launch Could Be Big
An Indie Game That Exploded In Popularity
The originalHollow Knightwas a massive hit when it was released back in 2017, with particular praise to its Metroidvania gameplay andits challenging bosses, becoming a popular game to stream and watch. The game was partially funded by a Kickstarter campaign, raising more than $57,000 for its development. With the first game only out on PC initially, and then on Switch before releasing on other consoles,Hollow Knightgained a lot of traction and even warranted a physical version to be released laterin 2019.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Drops Updated Images & The Improvements Are Obvious
Team Cherry shares a range of updated screenshots of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the amount of aesthetic upgrades is instantly noticeable.
Even withSilksongcoming to Game Pass on day oneand the game being available digitally,the huge demand for the sequel is possibly allowingSilksongto be released to as many people in as many formats as possible.
Our Take: There Is Still Demand For Physical Releases
Games Being Available In Different Formats Is Always A Positive Thing
There is a lot of debate about physical media versus digital media nowadays. Over 70% of game sales are now digital, but having the option of physical or digital is always better than not having the gane at all. Recent games, such asAlan Wake 2, arguably suffered from not having a physical release at launch. With concerns over the way theNintendo Switch 2 is handling physical media, the debate has gotten even hotter, especially with Switch 2 physical games estimated to cost more in several European countries.
Luckily, whilethis doesn’t completely confirm a physical release ofHollow Knight: Silksong, it’s looking more likely. Hopefully, fans of both physical and digital media will be satisfied whenHollow Knight: Silksongreleases later this year.
