Hollow Knight: Silksong (Switch 2 Edition) on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance
Full cartridgeUp to 120 FPSSwitch 2 Edition
Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is published by Team Cherry and came out on September 4, 2025. The eShop lists 10 supported languages.
File size
4.1 GB
2% of the 256 GB internal storage
Physical release
Full game on cartridge
Plays from the cartridge, no full download needed
Frame rate
Up to 120 FPS
See modes below
Switch 2 upgrade
Free
If you own the Switch 1 game
Last checked September 23, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 4.1 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Full game on cartridgesource |
| Type | Nintendo Switch 2 Edition |
| TV mode (120 Hz) | 120 FPSsource |
| Performance note | Needs a 120 Hz TV; resolution is reduced in this mode. |
| Switch 2 Edition upgrade | Freesource |
| Switch 1 version size | 2.9 GB |
| US eShop price | $19.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Languages (10) | Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, American English |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Release date | September 4, 2025 |
Questions
How big is Hollow Knight: Silksong on Switch 2?
Hollow Knight: Silksong needs 4.1 GB of storage. That is about 2% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Hollow Knight: Silksong has the full game on the cartridge, so you can play it without downloading the game first.
Does Hollow Knight: Silksong run at 120 FPS on Switch 2?
Yes. Hollow Knight: Silksong targets 120 FPS in TV mode, 120 Hz preset. Needs a 120 Hz TV; resolution is reduced in this mode.
How much is the Hollow Knight: Silksong Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade?
The upgrade is free.