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, many fans speculated that the game might skip the current-generation console and head straight to the next-gen. Initially announced in 2019 for PC and the original Switch, Silksong later expanded its platform reach to include PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
On April 8, Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, took to Twitter (X) to address these concerns. Griffin reassured fans that Silksong is slated for release on both the original Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. While specifics on how these versions will differ remain undisclosed, players can anticipate that the game will leverage the enhanced capabilities of the Switch 2 for a higher resolution experience.
New Silksong Images Revealed
Following the Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo Japan's official website unveiled new images of Silksong. Although the locations depicted are familiar from earlier reveals, fans have noted subtle graphical enhancements since the game's initial showcase in 2019.
Despite Team Cherry's characteristic secrecy surrounding the project, Silksong's brief appearance during the Switch 2 Direct, coupled with these new images, hints at an impending release date announcement. Moreover, recent updates to Silksong's Steam metadata have reignited fans' hopes for a 2025 release.
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