- Hollow Knight Silksong will be released on September 4, 2025, on PC (Steam/GOG), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Silksong will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one of the game's launch.
- The sequel builds on the original with Hornet as the lead, introducing faster combat, new abilities like Bind, and a crafting system with Tools such as the Straight Pin and Silkspear.
After years and years of waiting, Team Cherry finally revealed a new trailer for Hollow Knight Silksong. During the special announcement livestream, we got new extended gameplay glimpses of Silksong. As we expected, toward the end of the trailer, we finally received more information about the game, along with a Silksong release date. Here is our guide for Hollow Knight Silksong, including its release date, platforms, gameplay details, and more.
Hollow Knight Silksong Release Date
Hollow Knight Silksong will release on September 4, 2025. Silksong will be available on PC (Steam, GOG, Humble), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Moreover, Hollow Knight Silksong will arrive on Xbox Game Pass at launch. Pricing is expected to be around $30-40, higher than the original release.
Everything You Need to Know About Hollow Knight Silksong
Hollow Knight Silksong carries the weight of six years of anticipation and the challenge of being both familiar and new. As demonstrated at Gamescom 2025 demo and Silksong special announcement trailer, it’s clear that Team Cherry has struck that balance. It showcased Moss Grotto and Deep Docks, areas that show off the game’s mix of returning strengths and fresh ideas.
Moss Grotto highlights Hornet’s agility, precise combat, and new Bind ability, all while keeping the beautiful, maze-like design fans loved in the original. For the high difficulty-loving souls players, Deep Docks brings darker layouts and a fast, relentless boss fight against Lace. The combat takes a more crisp approach, closer to a sword duel, forcing players to parry, evade, and react in the moment. That only means we, eager fans, should be prepared for Hollow Knight Silksong’s release date with our fingers ready for a sophisticated swordfight.
Furthermore, a new crafting system also introduces Tools like the Straight Pin and Silkspear, expanding playstyles and encouraging experimentation. Currency and crafting materials hint at deeper systems yet to be revealed. Moreover, Hornet’s speaking role suggests a more defined story. Just going by the gameplay, Silksong is a faster, more confident evolution of Hollow Knight, and it feels worth every year of waiting. Now that the release date for Hollow Knight Silksong is near, I cannot wait to take the leap of faith.
So, that’s everything you need to know about Hollow Knight Silksong. If you have any more questions, drop them in the comments below.
