Overview

• Global digital release goes live at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET on Sept. 4 across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and Switch 2, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.
• The Switch 2 version requires a free eShop Upgrade Pack to unlock platform enhancements such as a 120Hz mode.
• Team Cherry outlined final backer logistics, with Switch codes sent via email and a reminder to complete Kickstarter surveys, and it is prioritizing backer access over wide early review distribution.
• Player interest has surged, with the original Hollow Knight setting a new Steam concurrent peak above 71,000 and ranking as the most‑played Steam Deck game in August, according to Valve.
• The launch is digital-only, with reporting indicating physical editions are planned for early 2026.