For years, Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly waiting for news on its long-anticipated sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong. After countless teasers and delays, Team Cherry has finally confirmed an official launch date. Here’s everything you need to know about the release, platforms, gameplay, and what sets this sequel apart.
Hollow Knight Silksong Release Date
Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch on September 4, 2025. Team Cherry confirmed the date in a nearly two-minute trailer on August 21, accompanied by a short livestream and fresh gameplay demos at Gamescom. After nearly six years of speculation, fans finally have a concrete date to mark on their calendars.
Platforms
At launch, Silksong will be available on a wide range of systems:
- PC (Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle)
- Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
- Available via Xbox Game Pass
The Protagonist: Hornet’s Story
Unlike the original Hollow Knight, which followed the Knight, Silksong stars Hornet, the princess-protector of Hallownest. Captured and transported to a mysterious new kingdom woven with silk and song, Hornet must ascend to its peak while uncovering secrets about her own identity. Her story promises to expand the Hollow Knight universe while offering a fresh perspective on its lore.
Gameplay and Mechanics
Silksong retains the Metroidvania structure that defined its predecessor, but Hornet’s acrobatic combat introduces major differences:
- Faster, fluid movement with aerial maneuvers.
- New tools and weapons, including the Silkspear and Straight Pin.
- A refined healing system and enhanced parry mechanics.
- A new death mechanic where Hornet leaves behind a Silk cocoon that must be reclaimed, adding strategy to recovery.
Craftable weapons and a challenging Silk Soul mode will also extend gameplay well beyond the main story.
World and Exploration
The kingdom of Silksong is significantly larger and more diverse than Hallownest. Players can expect:
- Over 200 new enemies and more than 40 bosses, each with unique mechanics.
- Set-piece escape sequences inspired by Ori, designed to test speed and mastery of movement.
- A wide range of environments, from graveyards and swamps to bustling insectoid cities, coral forests, misted moors, mossy grottos, and culminating in a massive citadel.
The atmosphere will again be elevated by Christopher Larkin’s orchestral score, continuing the haunting and beautiful soundscape that defined the original.
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Silksong began as DLC for the first game but soon expanded into a full-fledged sequel. Developed by a small Australian team of three, progress was steady but slow, with Team Cherry choosing to keep details quiet for years. The game resurfaced at the Xbox Bethesda Showcase in June 2022, when Xbox suggested a 12-month release window—though the developers themselves held back from committing to a date.
Now, after years of patient iteration, Team Cherry has delivered a definitive timeline.
Hollow Knight Silksong System Requirements (PC)
If you’re planning to play on PC, here are the minimum requirements:
PC Minimum
- OS: 64-bit operating system
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 9 GB available space
At a Glance — What’s New in Silksong
- Over 200 new enemies and 40+ bosses across a much larger kingdom.
- Hornet’s acrobatic combat style with tools like Silkspear and Straight Pin.
- Silk cocoon death-and-recovery system for added strategy.
- Ori-style escape sequences that push platforming to new heights.
- Silk Soul post-game mode offering remixed challenges.
- Christopher Larkin’s orchestral soundtrack.
With its confirmed release date, expanded world, and Hornet’s fluid combat style, Hollow Knight: Silksong is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious indie sequels in recent years. Between its sweeping environments, deep mechanics, and a score that promises to be just as memorable as the original, the game looks set to satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Come September 4, 2025, the wait will finally be over.
