Hollow Knight Silksong DLC: Sea of Sorrow free expansion revealed & more details

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Free expansion arriving in 2026!
Hollow Knight fans are pretty hyped right now as Team Cherry has officially revealed the Hollow Knight Silksong DLC: Sea of Sorrow, which is a free expansion arriving in 2026.
Silksong just won the Best Action/Adventure Game win at The Game Awards 2025 and has sold 7 million copies till now. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Hollow Knight Silksong DLC: Sea of Sorrow details
The expansion, as teased in Team Cherry’s blog post (complete with an atmospheric teaser), will take players into an entirely new oceanic region. Expect:
- Fresh sea-themed area to explore.
- New tools for Hornet’s arsenal.
- Challenging bosses to conquer.
For now, they have not revealed the exact release date, but fans can expect this expansion in 2026 as a free update on every platform.
Conclusion
On the other hand, the original Hollow Knight is also arriving on Nintendo Switch 2. Also, the ones who own this version on Switch can freely upgrade to the Switch 2 version. This will also arrive in 2026; no exact release date yet.
In less than 4 months, Team Cherry has sold 7 million copies of Hollow Knight Silksong worldwide, which is mindblowing. All the waiting and patience were really worth it.
The game was also nominated in many categories at The Game Awards and was able to win the Best Action/Adventure Game.
Fans can’t wait for the Hollow Knight Silksong DLC to once again dive back into the adventure of Silksong.
What are your thoughts on the free expansion and the game? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.
FAQs
When does Hollow Knight: Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC release?
2026, no specific date; more info soon via Team Cherry.
Is Hollow Knight Silksong DLC: Sea of Sorrow free?
Yes, it will be free on every platform for Silksong owners.
What’s in Sea of Sorrow expansion?
New sea area, tools, and bosses for Hornet.
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