"Silksong to Launch on Original Switch as Planned"

Silksong Still Releasing on Original Switch As Previously Planned

Silksong developer reassures fans that the game will still be coming for the original Nintendo Switch. 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 skip the current generation and head straight to the next-gen console. Originally announced in 2019 for PC and the original Nintendo Switch, and later confirmed for PlayStation and Xbox, Silksong's platform availability has been a hot topic.

Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, took to Twitter (X) on April 8 to address fans' concerns. Griffin confirmed that Silksong will be released on both the original Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2, putting fans' worries to rest.

While there are no official details on how these versions will differ, players can anticipate that the game will take advantage of the Switch 2's enhanced capabilities, likely offering a higher resolution and improved performance.

New Silksong Images Revealed

Silksong Still Releasing on Original Switch As Previously Planned

Following the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2, Nintendo Japan's official website showcased new images of Silksong. Although the locations depicted are familiar from earlier reveals, fans have noted subtle graphical enhancements since the game's initial 2019 showcase.

Despite Team Cherry's usual reticence about the game's details, Silksong's brief appearance during the Switch 2 Direct and the release of new images hint at a possible announcement of the release date in the near future. Recent updates to Silksong's Steam Metadata have further fueled fans' hopes for a 2025 release.

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