Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Launches on September 4, 2025 – The Wait Is Over!

After years of memes, endless waiting, and countless jokes online, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date: September 4, 2025. Developed by Team Cherry, the game was originally planned as a simple expansion for Hollow Knight (2017). But since its announcement back in 2019, it grew into a full-fledged project—becoming one of the most anticipated indie releases of the decade.

A Long Road Full of Delays

If you’ve been following its development, you already know it hasn’t been smooth sailing. In 2022, Silksong appeared during an Xbox showcase with a promise to launch before June 2023… but delays followed. The reasons? Pandemic setbacks and the unexpected complexity of development. Understandable, sure—but the longer the wait, the higher the expectations. And now the big question is: can Silksong truly live up to the hype?

Gameplay: More Refinement Than Revolution

Hands-on previews at Gamescom 2025 give us a clearer picture. Silksong stays true to the Hollow Knight formula, this time starring Hornet as the playable character. Her controls feel similar to the Knight, but she’s faster and more agile. Players can also expect brand-new bosses with unique designs to test their skills.

Outlets like IGN and TheGamer had the chance to try a 20-minute demo. Their takeaway? Silksong feels more like a refinement of the first game rather than a revolution. In other words, smoother and more polished, but not necessarily a radical leap forward.

The Big Question: Is That Enough?

For loyal fans, that polish might be more than enough. But to win over new players, Silksong may need something fresher. And let’s not forget—it’s dropping in a year packed with heavy hitters like Blue Prince and Hades 2, both of which already have massive hype behind them.

There’s also the cultural weight of expectation. History shows us how dangerous hype can be. Remember No Man’s Sky? It took years to recover. Even Tears of the Kingdom, despite huge success, was seen by some as less groundbreaking than Breath of the Wild. Silksong could end up being a rock-solid sequel—but without that “wow factor” its predecessor had.

Hype in the Real World Is Still Huge

Despite the doubts, the excitement is undeniable. At Gamescom, the Xbox booth was swarmed with fans who waited over an hour just to play a short demo. That alone proves Silksong has long moved past “meme status” and become a truly anticipated release across the gaming community.

Final Thoughts

The countdown is on. In just a month, we’ll know if Hollow Knight: Silksong is a new masterpiece or simply a great sequel. One thing’s certain though—the hype is real, and fans everywhere are ready to dive back into Team Cherry’s mysterious, challenging world with Hornet on September 4, 2025.