Silksong Set for Original Switch Release as Planned

Silksong developer reassures fans that the game will still be coming for Switch 1. Read on to learn more about fans’ concerns over the Switch 2 Direct appearance of the game and new images from Nintendo Japan’s website.

Silksong Still Coming To Switch 1

Silksong Developer Reaffirms Release For Switch 1

Following Silksong’s brief appearance at the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2 on April 2, fans speculated that the game might bypass the current generation and launch directly on the next-gen console. Originally announced in 2019 for PC and the original Switch, Silksong's release was later confirmed for PlayStation and Xbox consoles by developer Team Cherry.

On April 8, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, took to Twitter (X) to address fans' concerns about the game’s platform availability. Griffin confirmed that Silksong will indeed be released on both the original Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.

While there are no official details on how the versions will differ, players can anticipate that the Switch 2 version will leverage the console's enhanced capabilities for a higher resolution experience.

New Silksong Images Revealed

Following the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2, fresh images of Silksong surfaced on Nintendo Japan’s official website. These images, depicting familiar locations, showcase noticeable graphical enhancements compared to their 2019 counterparts.

Despite the developers maintaining silence on most details, Silksong's appearance in the Switch 2 Direct and the new images hint at an impending release date announcement. Recent updates to Silksong’s Steam Metadata have further fueled fans' hopes for a 2023 release.

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