Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is Out Now - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 05 February 2026 / 3,144 Views
Team Cherry has announced Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available for $15. Users who own the Switch 1 version can upgrade for free using the Upgrade Pack.
View the Switch 2 Edition below:
Read details on the game below:
Brave the depths of a forgotten kingdom, enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2.
Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom’s heart.
Includes free content packs! All new quests, boss battles and secrets!
- Hidden Dreams – Mighty new foes emerge! New Boss fights. New Upgrades. New Music.
- The Grimm Troupe – Light the Nightmare Lantern. Summon the Troupe. New Major Quest. New Boss Fights. New Charms. New Enemies. New Friends.
- Lifeblood – New mapping tools. New Boss fight. Upgraded Bosses. New Music. Hidden Extras!
- Godmaster – Take your place amongst the Gods. New Characters and Quests. New Boss Fights. Hidden Surprises!
Features:
- Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
- Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
- Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!
- Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique!
- An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.
- Over 140 enemies! 30 epic bosses! Face ferocious beasts and vanquish ancient knights on your quest through the kingdom.
- Chart your journey with extensive mapping tools. Buy compasses, quills, maps and pins to enhance your understanding of Hollow Knight’s many twisting landscapes.
- A haunting, intimate score accompanies the player on their journey, composed by Christopher Larkin.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
