Silksong developer reassures fans that the game will still be coming for Switch 1. Read on to learn more about fans’ concern 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. Initially announced in 2019 for PC and the original Switch, Team Cherry later confirmed releases for PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
To address these concerns, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, took to Twitter (X) on April 8 to clarify that Silksong will indeed be released on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
While specifics on how these versions will differ have not been disclosed, players can anticipate that the game will benefit from higher resolutions and improved features on the Switch 2.
New Silksong Images Revealed
Following the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2, new images of Silksong were shared on Nintendo Japan’s official website. Although the depicted locations are familiar from previous reveals, fans have noted graphical enhancements since the 2019 showcase.
Despite the developers maintaining a veil of secrecy over most details of the game, the recent Switch 2 Direct appearance and the release of new images hint that an announcement about the release date might be imminent. Additionally, recent updates to Silksong’s Steam metadata have further fueled fans' hopes for a launch later this year.
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