Hollow Knight: Silksong will release on September 4, 2025. A brief teaser video released August 21 showed new gameplay footage following hands-on previews at Gamescom. Originally conceived as DLC for Hollow Knight in 2019, the project expanded into a full sequel starring Hornet as Team Cherry grew the world and mechanics. The small Australian studio delayed release repeatedly to meet exacting quality standards, producing a development period spanning over half a decade. Fans have maintained intense anticipation online, and the game will launch across PC, Nintendo Switch (including Switch 2), PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.
Silksong's development has been a long and winding journey. Originally conceived as DLC for the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight back in 2019, the project quickly grew in scope as Team Cherry expanded its world, mechanics, and protagonist, Hornet. What started as an expansion spiralled into a full-blown sequel, with the small Australian studio repeatedly stating they didn't want to release the game until it met their exacting standards.
After what feels like an eternity, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date confirmed: September 4, 2025. When it finally launches on, Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Microsoft has also confirmed that the game will be a day-one addition to Xbox Game Pass, meaning subscribers can dive into Hornet's long-awaited adventure at no extra cost.
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