After a mountain of teasers, fan-made memes, and what felt like endless “when’s the next news?” quips, the Hollow Knight fandom now has a real reason to celebrate: Hollow Knight: Silksong has been officially locked for a 2025 launch. The big reveal dropped during the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream and feels like a huge curtain finally lifting for the sequel to the beloved original. Let’s dive right into the key details about what we can expect from the big adventure ahead.
A Long-Awaited Confirmation
Since its 2019 reveal, every player has been glued to any scrap of Hollow Knight: Silksong info, and rightfully so. Crafted by the same dedicated Team Cherry, the sequel aims to dive even deeper into the haunting, beautiful universe first introduced in Hollow Knight. At the Gamescom stream, host Geoff Keighley stepped in and bluntly stated “Hollow Knight: Silksong is 100% absolutely launching in 2025.” The words echoed like the tiniest in-game bell of hope, especially after remaining mostly quiet for a long stretch. Fans finally know for sure that there’s light—2025—waiting at the end of the Weaver-themed tunnel.
Hands-On Impressions: How Hollow Knight: Silksong Feels to Play
After picking up the controller at the Gamescom 2025 preview event, a real sense of anticipation filled the air. The demo covered two strikingly different levels: Moss Grotto and Deep Docks. Moss Grotto feels instantly welcoming to anyone who has already wandered Hallownest. The broad, moss-covered halls and claustrophobic tunnels will look comfortingly familiar. This time, though, Hornet sprints, bounces, and dashes through the murky greenery, showcasing a fluid mobility that instantly vaults her past the original Knight’s tight, deliberate pace.
The Special Announcement: What to Expect
Team Cherry has announced a “Special Announcement” for August 21, 2025, at 7:30 AM PT / 10:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM BST. We don’t know what will be said, but many people think it will finally give us the full release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong. The community has been waiting a long time for this, and the date might also shed some light on the game’s development timeline and what we can expect at launch.
Community Reaction: From Memes to Celebration
The Hollow Knight community has reacted with a mix of cheer and nostalgia. For years, the silence on Silksong turned into an inside joke: fans put on “clown outfits” at every convention because the game never showed up. Hearing a 2025 release window, the vibe has finally flipped to straight-up celebration. You can surf social media and places like r/Silksong and see people breaking down every frame of fresh gameplay, sharing theories, and counting the days to launch.
How Hollow Knight: Silksong Builds on the Original
Hollow Knight: Silksong keeps the magic that made the first game an instant classic—slick controls, tough but fair fights, and that hauntingly beautiful world—while adding exciting new twists. This time, Hornet takes center stage. She’s faster and more nimble, pushing you toward thrilling, duel-like battles that reward flair over patience.
A fresh crafting system lets you build and upgrade Gadgets to enhance Hornet’s skills. Which setup fits your style? Choose wisely. The journey already promises more than 150 fresh foes, vast new zones to explore, and an orchestral soundtrack by Christopher Larkin that builds on the original’s emotional score.
Platforms and Availability
Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming to almost every major system: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and Linux. Plus, the game will launch on Xbox Game Pass on day one, so you can dive into the new adventure without buying anything extra at launch.
Conclusion: The Wait Is Almost Over
Confirmation of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s 2025 launch is a milestone not just for players but for indie gaming as a whole. Picking up the tale as the sequel to one of the most cherished indie masterpieces, Silksong carries sky-high hopes. Early previews have teased just enough to suggest the game will pay loving tribute to the first Hollow Knight while carving its own distinctive space. With a special reveal about the hit game just days away, followers of the series can soon start counting sleeps until they plunge once more into Pharloom’s hauntingly gorgeous twilight.
Source: https://gamerant.com/hollow-knight-silksong-news-release-announcement-2025/
