Hollow Knight fans can finally mark their calendars as Team Cherry has announced the release date for the highly anticipated sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong. The game is set to launch on September 4, 2025, much to the delight of the gaming community that has been eagerly awaiting this sequel for years.
The news of the release date was shared through a brand-new trailer released by Team Cherry, which provided a glimpse into the world of Silksong. The trailer showcased Hornet exploring new environments, meeting insectoid NPCs, navigating through graveyards and swamps, encountering various enemies cover 200 different typesc, facing off against new bosses cover 40 in totalc, engaging in Ori-style escape sequences, and much more.
Initially unveiled in 2019, the announcement of the release date for Silksong comes after more than six years since the sequel was first revealed. Originally planned for Nintendo Switch and PC, the game has since been confirmed for Xbox cand Game Passc, and later for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Team Cherry gradually started to build up the anticipation for Silksong after a period of silence.
While the game had its official re-reveal at the Xbox Bethesda Showcase in June 2022, where Xbox hinted at a release within the upcoming 12 months, the exact release date was not confirmed by Team Cherry at that time, leading to speculation among fans. The excitement around Silksong peaked recently when it was announced that the game would be playable at Gamescom, and Geoff Keighley teased new footage during Gamescom Opening Night Live.
The community surrounding Silksong has transformed the prolonged wait for a release date into a shared experience, with fans humorously expressing their anticipation through memes and jokes, such as inventing chocolate cake recipes and using metaphors like "putting on clown makeup" with each successive unveiling.
As fans celebrate the news of the confirmed release date, the gaming world eagerly awaits the arrival of Hollow Knight: Silksong on September 4, 2025. The game, which has been in development for years, promises to deliver new challenges, rich storytelling, and captivating gameplay that will immerse players in the stunning world crafted by Team Cherry.
Rebekah Valentine, a senior reporter for IGN, shared the exciting revelation of the Silksong release date. As passionate gamers gear up for the upcoming launch, the buzz around Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to grow, making it one of the most anticipated games in recent years.
