It wasn’t too long ago when Hollow Knight: Silksong got released by Team Cherry in 2025. Well, the developers behind the hit metroidvania-stylized fighting game are in mood for celebrations with the year-end closing. The entire community gets something out of it, a brand-new Silksong DLC titled “Sea of Sorrow”.
These celebrations are rightly called for, as it’s stated Hollow Knight: Silksong has sold over 7 million copies alone, not including the players playing via the Xbox Game Pass. The Sea of Sorrow dlc for Hollow Knight brings a ton of new content to Silksong. Read on to know more details!
Team Cherry Shares Sneak Peak Trailer for the Silksong: Sea of Sorrow DLC
A brand-new trailer showcasing the beautiful artstyle of the new Sea of Sorrow DLC for Hollow Knight: Silksong can be seen here. The 40 second trailer showcases the new beautiful world of Sea of Sorrow in all its glory. Experience a journey through the salt-stricken seas that have engulfed the city in sorrow and darkness. Guide your character in tough skill-based boss battles among the sturdy winter winds that gush past you.
Hollow Knight: Silksong has always put special emphasis on the scenery and surrounding of the game environment. And, the trend seems to continue in the Silksong dlc. What’s more baffling? Silksong dlc Sea of Sorrow will be available for free to the masses upon release. That’s right, this means you get to jump right into the action without any additional purchase.
When will the Hollow Knight: Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC Release?
One of the major questions asked around the community revolves around the silksong dlc release date. Sadly, there is no official given release date when the Sea of Sorrow dlc for Hollow Knight: Silksong will be released. But, we can estimate it will come in early 2026, given the history of development and timing of this announcement.
What shook fans the most was how fast the announcement came after The Game Awards winners were disclosed. Hollow Knight: Silksong has received critical acclaim and applause throughout the course of The Game Awards 2025. It won’t be too far-fetched to expect this announcement during the event itself. But, it’s likely that Team Cherry wanted to save the hype for later.
Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC Brings Tons of New Content
Quite a little has been revealed by Team Cherry via the trailer and announcement. Hence, we can’t be too sure about the new content. However, one thing is for sure, the silksong sea of sorrow dlc will be packed with multiple new bosses, new tools, and more. The new theme and environmental scenarios alone are enough to keep us longing for the new expansion. Existing players will be getting all of the new content for free, pumping the excitement at an all-time high!
Hollow Knight: Silksong Update Comes to Nintendo Switch 2
It’s time to rejoice Hollow Knight fans playing on Nintendo Switch 2, as Team Cherry announces the Silksong update for it. As officially mentioned in a blogpost, the existing Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch 2 will be getting a huge update that covers the entirety of the Silksong content. This means players will be able to access and play the new bosses, collect more tools, and complete new achievements.
Players playing Hollow Knight on the Nintendo Switch will be able to upgrade for free to the new version when it launches in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. So, switch gamers, get ready to slay some demons in style with new graphical updates, bug fixes, and challenging abstract bosses.
