Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Switch 2 · Team Cherry · Update 5 February 2026
Is Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on the cartridge?
Full game on the cartridge
The Switch 2 Edition's cartridge holds the whole game, Switch 2 content included. Put it in and play, no download needed.
Can I upgrade my Switch 1 copy of Hollow Knight?
Yes, free
The Switch 2 improvements come as a free update to the Switch 1 game. Play your copy on a Switch 2 and download the update.
Does the upgrade work with a Switch 1 cartridge?
Not confirmed yet
We haven't confirmed this one yet, so we won't guess.
What the Switch 2 version adds
Up to 4K docked and 1080p in handheld mode, with a 120fps option and extra graphical effects carried over from Silksong.
Keep track of what you own
Put your Switch 2 games on a shelf you can walk around, and keep a wishlist of the ones still to come. Free.