Potential Impromptu Release for Hollow Knight on Switch 2

With the anticipation building for today’s Nintendo Direct broadcast, there’s been an intriguing turn of events. Hollow Knight’s unexpected Switch 2 launch might be closer than we thought. An updated listing on a European ratings board, namely PEGI, indicates Team Cherry’s much-awaited game is now slated for a Switch 2 release on February 5, 2026. Coincidentally, that’s today!nnOriginally, Nintendo fans were introduced to Hollow Knight on the Switch platform in 2018. A couple of months back, we discovered that an spruced-up edition for Switch 2 was slated for release this year. It now seems as though that new version is right around the corner. The latest line of Nintendo Partner Direct, scheduled to air today at 6am Pacific, 9am Eastern or 2pm UK time, is expected to provide more details.nnThis third-party game showcase, lasting a crisp 20 minutes, is set to feature announcements related to games headed for both the Switch and Switch 2, all of which aren’t developed by Nintendo. That means Hollow Knight is on the table. It’s important to remember not to expect any new Mario game announcements, but do keep your eyes peeled for other forthcoming Switch 2 releases. These releases include this month’s Resident Evil Requiem, and the much-anticipated 007: First Light. And let’s not forget, the potential drop of Hollow Knight.nnOne question that’s on everyone’s lips is: What will the new edition include? Alongside the news of a second release of Hollow Knight on Switch 2, Team Cherry is hard at work on their first expansion to Hollow Knight: Silksong, titled ‘Sea of Sorrow’. Will there be sneak peeks of this expansion in today’s showcase? Only time, and the unfolding Nintendo Direct, will give us those answers.nnKeep checking back for updates as the broadcasts continue to hit the airwaves. For all the major announcements, make sure to consider us your go-to source for all gaming news.