Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Sea of Sorrows DLC Revealed, Along with a Free Upgrade for Switch 2 Owners of the Original Game

It still feels surreal to be living in a world where Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally launched. After years of anticipation, its release just three months ago seems almost unbelievable. The game has been met with overwhelming praise, alongside some thoughtful critiques, and there’s even more exciting news: Team Cherry is gearing up to deliver a free expansion set to drop in 2026. Plus, players who purchased the original Hollow Knight for Switch will soon receive a complimentary upgrade to a revamped version for the Switch 2.

The usually reserved Team Cherry has shared an update on their rarely updated blog, expressing their joy over the game’s success. With over seven million copies sold (quick math suggests that’s around $98 million after store fees), they noted, “your continued enthusiasm remains a massive motivator as we work towards expanding the game even further.”

This brings us to the newly announced expansion, Sea of Sorrow. There’s a teaser trailer out, but don’t expect to glean much from it.

Sea of Sorrow will introduce new areas—likely with a wetter theme—along with fresh bosses and tools. Team Cherry assures that this expansion will be completely free upon its release, which they claim will be next year. But let’s be real; 2027 seems more likely. Details about the DLC, aside from its nautical theme, will be kept under wraps until “shortly before” it launches, so expect more quiet from the developers, followed by a likely response on Discord when they finally break their silence.

But it’s all good! They should definitely take their time. This is a passion project, and no one is owed a specific release date, especially since it’s being offered for free. Plus, with $100 million in the bank, why should they even be thinking about game development right now?

Still, Team Cherry is hard at work, and there’s even more generous news: a Switch 2 upgrade for the original Hollow Knight will also be available for free to those who own the original Switch version! This update will enhance framerates, boost resolution, and add a variety of graphical effects that were featured in Silksong. If you’re eager for a taste of this upgraded experience, you can check out the beta branches on Steam or GOG, which now support 21:9 for ultrawide enthusiasts.

Rumors suggest there are even more plans for 2026 that remain under wraps, but it’s also been mentioned that Team Cherry’s games will be on sale across various platforms during the holiday season. Given that Silksong was already priced at just $20, we might be in for some fantastic deals.