Team Cherry Announces Free Silksong Expansion for 2026

Team Cherry, the indie studio behind the acclaimed metroidvania Hollow Knight Silksong, announced Monday that a free expansion titled Sea of Sorrow will launch in 2026, adding new nautical-themed content to the game.

The expansion, detailed in a blog post on the developer's website, introduces fresh areas, bosses, and tools while maintaining the series' signature exploration and combat mechanics. Team Cherry described the content as nautical in theme, with a teaser trailer showing protagonist Hornet positioned against crashing waves, hinting at potential underwater sections that could alter movement and gameplay dynamics. "We'll keep further details a secret for now, but expect additional info shortly before Hollow Knight Silksong: Sea of Sorrow releases," the studio stated. The update will be available at no extra cost to all owners of the base game across platforms, continuing Team Cherry's tradition of providing substantial free additions.

Hollow Knight Silksong, released on September 4, 2025, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, quickly became a standout title. It earned a 91/100 average from top critics on...