Hollow Knight: Silksong pre-orders pop up at $19.99 on Switch just days before launch
After years of speculation, the wait for Team Cherry’s anticipated Metroidvania sequel is almost over. With a September 4 release date now set, a new listing at GameStop has opened digital pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version at just $19.99. If accurate and not a placeholder, that price undercuts expectations for a project of Silksong’s expanded scope and is likely to thrill longtime fans.
The number makes sense in context. The original Hollow Knight launched in 2017 at $14.99 following a successful crowdfunding campaign. A $5 bump for Silksong would still keep the sequel firmly in budget-friendly territory, even as it promises a larger world, more bosses, deeper crafting systems, and a longer development cycle. It suggests the studio is keeping the barrier to entry low despite building a far more ambitious follow-up.
Demand is already sky-high. More than 5 million Steam users have wishlisted Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the first game has surged again in popularity, recently surpassing 15 million copies sold while setting new player-count milestones on PC. At $19.99, Silksong is positioned to compete aggressively against far pricier AAA releases when it lands.
For now, the $19.99 figure is tied to the digital Switch listing, and it’s unclear if other platforms will match it. Even if the price turns out to be an error, there’s a chance the retailer could honor it. Beyond Switch, the game is expected to launch on PC, Xbox, and PS5, and it is slated to be a day-one title on Xbox Game Pass. Following its prominent showing at Gamescom, momentum is clearly building across platforms.
Physical media collectors may need patience. Non-digital editions are likely to arrive in 2026, though a cartridge listing for an upcoming Switch successor reportedly surfaced at a Polish retailer earlier this year. A version for that next-generation Nintendo console is expected alongside the September 4 release window for other platforms.
Bottom line: Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a date, and if the GameStop pre-order price holds, it could be one of the best values of the year. Keep an eye on official updates as launch day approaches, especially for pricing confirmation on PC, Xbox, and PS5.
