Hollow Knight Silksong’s first major expansion hits in 2026 and what Team Cherry revealed will shock longtime fans

Hollow Knight Silksong just received massive news as developer Team Cherry announced a free expansion called Sea of Sorrow coming in 2026. The nautically-themed DLC promises new areas, bosses, tools, and more for the smash-hit sequel. This marks the first major expansion since Silksong’s explosive September 2025 launch that captured over 7 million players worldwide.

What’s in the Sea of Sorrow Expansion?

The upcoming Sea of Sorrow expansion takes Hornet‘s adventure in bold new directions. Team Cherry teases players to voyage across and beneath salt-stricken seas in this thrilling expansion. Beyond the gorgeous nautical setting, the update brings exploration of new areas territories.

New bosses await adventurers brave enough to venture into the depths. Additional tools and mechanics will equip Hornet for her maritime mysteries. Team Cherry has kept most details under wraps intentionally.

Silksong’s Record-Breaking Sales Performance in 2025

Since launching on September 4, 2025, Silksong became an instant phenomenon across all platforms. The game reached 7 million copies sold in less than four months. This doesn’t include millions more players enjoying it through Xbox Game Pass.

Team Cherry expressed gratitude for the community, highlighting player-created mods, art, and innovative strategies. The studio stated the support has been hugely rewarding and continues motivating further expansion beyond Sea of Sorrow.

Game Details	Information
Release Date	September 4, 2025
Total Sales	Over 7 million copies
First Expansion	Sea of Sorrow (2026, Free)
Developer	Team Cherry (Australian)

Additional Updates Beyond Sea of Sorrow

Team Cherry has announced a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the original Hollow Knight releasing in 2026. Players owning the game on current Switch will receive the enhanced version completely free. The original Hollow Knight is getting significant updates across all platforms.

PC players can already experience improvements through public beta branches on Steam and GOG. These updates include full 16:10 and 21:9 aspect ratio support for ultrawide monitors and Steam Deck users. Console versions receive updates in preparation for next year’s releases.

What’s Coming After Sea of Sorrow?

Team Cherry has cryptically mentioned having even more plans for 2026 but remains intentionally secretive about what lies ahead. The tiny developer team plans to rest during the holiday break before tackling their ambitious next year schedule. Beyond the Sea of Sorrow expansion and Switch 2 edition, additional content is apparently in development.

“That’s over seven million of you who’ve purchased the game, alongside millions more playing on Xbox Game Pass!”

— Team Cherry, Developer

Will Hollow Knight Silksong’s Success Continue Into 2026?

The blockbuster sequel’s performance suggests strong momentum heading into the new year. With free expansions, enhanced editions, and mysterious content planned, Team Cherry appears committed to long-term support. The community enthusiasm that surprised even the developers shows no signs of slowing.

Sea of Sorrow’s 2026 release gives fans something concrete to anticipate while Team Cherry works on other unannounced projects. The franchise’s unexpected mainstream success opens possibilities for Hollow Knight’s future that seemed impossible before Silksong’s September launch.

Sources

• Team Cherry – Official developer announcement and holiday 2025 blog post
• PC Gamer – Silksong sales figures and Sea of Sorrow details
• Polygon – Free expansion announcement and 2026 release confirmation