Hollow Knight: Silksong reveals its official 2025 release date

After more than six years of waiting since its announcement in 2019, Team Cherry has given fans some eagerly awaited news: Hollow Knight: Silksong will arrive on September 4, 2025 .

The studio released a nearly two-minute trailer showcasing new gameplay footage : Hornet exploring gloomy graveyards, shadowy swamps, a bustling city, over 200 enemies and over 40 bosses , alongside Ori-style escape sequences that promise action and adrenaline.

Originally planned only for Nintendo Switch and PC , Hollow Knight: Silksong will also be available on Xbox and Game Pass , as well as PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 , expanding its reach and allowing more players to enjoy the world of Hallownest.

Since its reveal at the Xbox Bethesda Showcase 2022 , the game has kept the community in suspense, generating speculation about the release date and fueling memes and jokes among fans.

The Silksong community has turned the long wait into a cultural phenomenon, from chocolate cake recipes to memes about "wearing clown makeup" every time a trailer is released. Players are hoping not only for a sequel, but for a new standard in indie adventure and metroidvania games .

With the date confirmed, the hype has skyrocketed, and the expectation of exploring Hornet's new worlds grows every day.

Hollow Knight: Silksong promises to expand the Hollow Knight universe with:

• Over 200 unique enemies
• More than 40 challenging bosses
• New NPCs and living cities
• Varied scenarios: cemeteries, swamps, cities and dungeons
• Improved exploration and combat mechanics

The studio emphasizes that visual and gameplay improvements have been incorporated, adapting the experience for both veterans and new players.