The long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally received an official launch date, ending years of anticipation. Continue reading for details about the announcement and what players can expect from this highly anticipated sequel.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Launches September 4, 2025
Team Cherry Reveals Release Date in Special Broadcast
The release window was first confirmed during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, with developers promising more details in their own presentation. Team Cherry subsequently aired their "Hollow Knight: Silksong - Release Trailer" on August 8, 2025, officially announcing the September 4 launch date.
The new gameplay trailer showcased numerous exciting features including:
- Over 40 challenging new bosses
- 200+ additional enemies
- Expansive vertical environments
- Signature fast-paced, technical combat
A Development Journey Years in the Making
Following six years of sparse updates that spawned countless memes, recent activity finally signaled progress. Key indicators included:
- Steam database updates adding achievements
- Age rating confirmation
- New game files appearing
- Store purchase functionality implementation
Notably, substantial file depot changes occurred - the first since the game's 2019 announcement. These backend updates coincided with Silksong's inclusion in recent Nintendo showcases, fueling speculation about an imminent release.
An upcoming playable exhibition at Melbourne's Australian Centre for the Moving Image (September 18, 2025 - February 8, 2026) will offer hands-on demos. With the release date now confirmed, fans eagerly await additional details as launch approaches.
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