Hollow Knight studio Team Cherry is wrapping up an incredible, record-breaking year with the promise that they’re not finished yet. The independent game studio announced in a new blog post that its blockbuster Metroidvania, Hollow Knight: Silksong, has sold more than 7 million units since its September 4 release. Impressive enough in its own right, but the studio clarified that the figure does not include the “millions more playing on Xbox Game Pass.” Additionally, the studio shared plans to launch a free, nautical-themed update — “Sea of Sorrow” — which it says will arrive sometime in 2026. Team Cherry shared a link to the celebratory post on its official social media accounts.
” … [W]e wanted to say a huge thank you to all the players who’ve braved Silksong’s distant and dangerous lands,” the Team Cherry crew said. “That’s over seven million of you who’ve purchased the game, alongside millions more playing on Xbox Game Pass!” The crew cites dedicated fans’ “continued enthusiasm” as a motivator behind game expansion. The endearing message to players revealed more goodies, too:
- Hollow Knight: Silksong – Sea of Sorrow. New areas, bosses, tools, and more! Hornet’s adventures continue in our nautically themed expansion, coming free for all players next year. We’ll keep further details a secret for now, but expect additional info shortly before Hollow Knight: Silksong – Sea of Sorrow releases.
- Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition brings all the gameplay enhancements and improvements that Silksong received on the platform: High frame-rate modes, higher resolutions, and added visual effects. According to Team Cherry, players who own a copy ofHollow Knight on Nintendo Switch will be able to download the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for free when it launches sometime next year.
- New Hollow Knight mini-figurines at Fangamer. The new minifigs at gaming-focused retailer Fangamer feature Hornet, her friends, and even her rivals. Pre-order the new collectibles here or check out the rest of the Hollow Knight-inspired goodies at Fangamer here.
In preparation for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Team Cherry said the studio plans to update “all versions of the original game for current platforms, adding features and fixing bugs.” The studio added that PC players can check out some of these updates right now via Steam and GOG’s now-live public betas. These tweaks include support for 16:10 and 21:9 aspect ratios, an improvement that’ll likely please players using ultrawide displays or Steam Deck handhelds. Check out the team’s current list of fixes and improvements here.
Team Cherry closes its message by teasing potential holiday discounts. “Beyond Fangamer’s excellent items, the Hollow Knight games will also be popping up in various sales across the holiday break. Keep an eye out to grab a discounted copy, whether that’s for a friend, a family member, or for yourself!”
Check out the full “Sea of Sorrow” trailer on YouTube and keep an eye on Team Cherry’s social media presence for more details as they’re announced.
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