The developers of Silksong have reassured players that the game will still launch on the original Switch console. Read on to learn why fans were concerned about its appearance in the Switch 2 Direct and see new images from Nintendo Japan's website.
Silksong Remains Set for Switch 1
Developer Confirms Ongoing Switch 1 Release Plans
After Silksong briefly appeared in the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2 on April 2, fans speculated that the game might bypass the current-generation console entirely. Originally announced back in 2019 for PC and Switch 1, the game later had its release confirmed for PlayStation and Xbox consoles by developer Team Cherry.
On April 8, Team Cherry’s Matthew Griffin, who handles marketing and PR, posted on Twitter/X to address fan concerns. Griffin confirmed that Silksong will be available on both the original Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
While specific differences between the two versions haven’t been formally announced, players can anticipate higher resolution and improved performance on the more powerful Switch 2 hardware.
Fresh Silksong Screenshots Shared
Following the Switch 2 Direct, new screenshots for Silksong appeared on Nintendo Japan’s official website. The locations shown had been seen in earlier reveals, but fans observed visible graphical enhancements since the game's initial 2019 trailers.
Though the developers have been relatively quiet about many game details, the appearance of Silksong in the Switch 2 Direct and these new images suggest a release date may be approaching. Recent changes in the game’s Steam metadata have further fueled hopes for a 2024 launch.
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