Hollow Knight Silksong has been on fans’ radars for years, and one of the biggest questions leading up to launch has been whether a physical copy will be available. With Team Cherry finally locking in a release date, players want to know if they’ll be able to place a box of Silksong right alongside their original Hollow Knight case. The answer isn’t as simple as day one availability, but there is a clear plan in place.
It’s been eight years since the original Hollow Knight redefined the Metroidvania genre, and just as long since fans have been waiting to step into Hornet’s shoes. After countless delays, a long stretch of silence, and a flood of memes that became a coping mechanism, Silksong is finally set to arrive, and the physical edition question is finally being addressed.
Will Hollow Knight Silksong Release a Physical Edition?
Yes, Hollow Knight Silksong will release a physical edition, but they are officially planned for early 2026, beginning with Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2. At launch, Hollow Knight Silksong will only be available digitally across all platforms. Pre-orders are already live, so players on Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC can lock in their copies right now. However, if you’re holding out for a boxed edition, you won’t be left behind.
That delay means collectors will need to be patient, but the wait comes with an upside: the physical version will release after the game’s launch window, giving Team Cherry time to polish, optimize, and package a definitive edition for shelves. On the PC side, the game will also be fully compatible with handhelds like the ROG Ally and the upcoming ROG Ally X, offering more ways to play outside the traditional console setup.
Hollow Knight Silksong Platforms and Release Date
Hollow Knight Silksong launches September 4, 2025, and it’s coming to just about every primary system right out of the gate. Here are the following platforms where it will be available:
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC via Steam, GOG, and Humble Store
The staggered release for Hollow Knight Silksong between digital and physical isn’t unusual for a small studio like Team Cherry. The original Hollow Knight had a similar story, starting as a small project, morphing into a Kickstarter success, and then arriving much later in boxed form.
