Updated on February 18: The Hollow Knight Silksong page on the Switch eShop has returned. The original story is as follows.
Summary
Hollow Knight Silksonghas recently disappeared from the North American version of the Nintendo Switch’s eShop. Luckily, this does not seem to be a greatly concerning event, as the developers ofHollow Knight Silksonghave recently confirmed that the title is still in development, but the change confused some fans, who shared their worries online.
The originalHollow Knightwas released in 2017, and it quickly became regarded as one ofthe best Metroidvania games ever made. The title sold over three million copies, and its success prompted its creators to work on its DLC. However, one DLC grew in scope and eventually becameHollow Knight Silksong, which was originally announced in February 2019. The game has not been released since then, however, leaving part of its fanbase anxious to finally be able to play the successor to the popular indie game.
Now, some gamers have spotted that the official page forHollow Knight Silksonghas completely vanished from the North American eShop. While this may seem concerning at first, it’s important to note thatSilksong’s page is still online on other storefronts such as theUK Switch eShop, thePlayStation Store,Xbox Store,Steam, andGOG. So, it’s likely that the developer Team Cherry is only updating the page or that some bug happened, leaving it offline. Despite these reasonable explanations, the event was criticized by gamers online, with some people saying that it feels as if the development ofSilksongis “going backward." Other gamers were afraid that the Metroidvania would only be available forthe upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, which does not seem to be the case.
Hollow Knight Silksong Mysteriously Disappears From the US Switch eShop
In any case, the anxiety regarding the launch ofHollow Knight Silksongis understandable. Fans often createwild theories pointing outSilksong’s launch, only to be left disappointed, and Team Cherry has failed to provide a solid release date, despite the title being in development for six years.
Luckily,Team Cherry recently confirmed thatHollow Knight Silksongis still in development, saying that the game is “real, progressing, and will be released.” So, it’s still unknown whenSilksongwill be out, but it’s essentially guaranteed that it will be released eventually. Most gamers hope that the title will be released before the end of 2025, or perhaps early in 2026, but considering how much time has passed since the game’s announcement, it’s essentially impossible to know for sure.
