Hollow Knight: Silksong Launches on September 4, 2025

The Long Wait Is Finally Over

The long-awaited news has finally arrived: Hollow Knight: Silksong will officially launch on September 4, 2025. Team Cherry revealed the release date during a special livestream on Thursday. After years of rumors, short showcases, and limited demos at events like Gamescom, fans can finally prepare for a brand-new adventure with Hornet.

New Trailer Highlights Over 40 Boss Fights

The latest trailer showcases Hornet exploring breathtaking yet dangerous areas. More importantly, players will face over 40 new bosses, each with unique designs and epic battle sequences. One highlight shows Hornet fighting a strange creature in a field of white roses—striking a balance between grandeur and mystery.

From DLC to Full Game

Originally, Silksong began as a planned DLC for Hollow Knight, but the project quickly evolved into a full standalone game. This change extended the development timeline and put immense pressure on Team Cherry’s three small developers from Australia. Much like the first Hollow Knight, which also faced delays, Silksong carried the weight of massive community expectations.

Fresh Features and Gameplay

The years of development have paid off. Silksong introduces:

• A new setting filled with mystery and atmosphere.

• Around 200 new enemies with diverse attack patterns.

• Acrobatic gameplay, as Hornet is far more agile than the original Hollow Knight protagonist.

These changes give Silksong a refreshing feel, while keeping the challenging spirit of a true Metroidvania.

Multi-Platform Release

Hollow Knight: Silksong won’t just be limited to one system. The game will release across multiple platforms, including:

• Nintendo Switch 2

• PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5

• Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S

• Windows PC

• Microsoft’s latest handhelds: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X

A Community Celebration After Eight Years

For eight years, the Hollow Knight community has kept itself alive with jokes and memes asking, “When is Silksong coming out?” Now, that question finally has an answer. With the release date confirmed, it’s the perfect time to revisit the world of Hollow Knight before diving into Hornet’s long-awaited journey this September.