Hollow Knight:Silksong, the long‑awaited sequel to Team Cherry’s 2017 Metroidvania, launched digitally on September 4, 2025 across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch (including the new Switch 2) and PC. Fangamer has now opened pre‑orders for a standard physical edition slated for an October 2025 release, and the studio confirmed that the forthcoming Sea of Sorrow DLC will be downloadable at no extra cost.

Fangamer opens pre‑orders for October 2025 physical edition

According to the Fangamer announcement, the standard physical edition will ship with a set of exclusive goodies, though no collector’s edition has been detailed yet. The pre‑order window gives fans a tangible version to add to their shelves, a move that mirrors the recent trend of indie titles offering limited‑run physical copies after strong digital sales .

Sea of Sorrow DLC will be free download, not on disc

The upcoming Sea of Sorrow expansion will not be bundled with the physical media; instead , it will be available as a free download regardless of whether it drops before or after the October launch . as the source reported, this approach ensures that owners of the physical edition receive the same content as digital purchasers without needing a separate disc.

Critical acclaim and 91/100 Metacritic‑style score fuels hype

Reviewers have praised Silksong’s agile aerial combat and new environments beyond Hollownest,awarding it a 91/100 rating on a Metacritic‑like scale and a 97% critic recommendation.. The strong numbers, cited by the source , have amplified community excitement on Reddit, where many users say they will buy the physical copy even if they already own the digital version.

Potential DLC announcements slated for Summer Game Fest

The game sits between blockbuster releases like Marvel’s Wolverine and Grand Theft Auto 6 on the fall 2025 calendar, and industry observers expect further DLC details to surface at Summer Game Fest or the Xbox Games Showcase. As the report notes, these events could reveal additional content that builds on the free Sea of Sorrow expansion.

Will a collector’s edition ever be announced?

One lingering question is whether Team Cherry or Fangamer will later unveil a deluxe collector’s edition, a format that many indie fans covet. The source does not mention any plans, leaving the possibility open and fueling speculation among the community.