"Silksong to Release on Original Switch as Planned"

Silksong developer reassures fans that the game will still be coming for Switch 1. Dive deeper into fans' concerns over the Switch 2 Direct appearance of the game and explore 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 initially feared that the game might skip the current generation and leap straight to the next-gen. Originally announced in 2019 for PC and Switch 1, and later confirmed for PlayStation and Xbox console releases, Silksong has been eagerly awaited.

Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, took to Twitter (X) on April 8 to address these concerns. He reassured fans that Silksong will indeed be released for both the original Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. While there are no official details on how these versions will differ, players can anticipate that the game will benefit from higher resolution and enhanced features on the Switch 2.

New Silksong Images Revealed

Following the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2, fresh images of Silksong surfaced on Nintendo Japan's official website. These images, though showcasing familiar locations, demonstrate noticeable graphical enhancements compared to their 2019 reveal.

Despite Team Cherry's usual reticence about the game's details, Silksong's appearance at the Switch 2 Direct and the release of new images hint that an announcement about its release date may be imminent. Recent updates to Silksong's Steam metadata have further fueled fans' hopes for a release sometime this year.

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