Hollow Knight: Silksong will be released on September 4 after seven years of waiting.

After seven years of development, Hollow Knight: Silksong now has a release date: September 4, 2025. The highly anticipated sequel to the successful Hollow Knight will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with direct access from day one through Xbox Game Pass.

A wait that lasted more than seven years

The announcement marks the end of one of the longest and most talked-about waits in the indie industry. Since 2017, Team Cherry's followers have been alert to every clue and rumor, fueling expectations on social media. The Australian studio, known for its secrecy, worked for years on mechanics, environments, and gameplay systems that far surpass what was seen in the first installment.

The Gamescom 2025 demo anticipated a remarkable leap in quality: greater complexity, challenging combat, and a range of moves for the protagonist Hornet, which excited both veteran and new players alike.

Hornet, new environments, and more dynamic combat

In this sequel, players will control Hornet, protector of Hallownest, who will explore a new kingdom ruled by silk and music. The environments promise to be varied and expansive, including coral forests, golden cities, moss-covered caverns, and landscapes shrouded in mist.

The main new features include:

• More than 150 new enemies.
• New acrobatic and combat mechanics.
• A system of handcrafted tools to face challenges.
• Silk Soul mode, designed for players seeking extreme difficulty after completing the main campaign.

The soundtrack will once again be composed by Christopher Larkin, a composer who was acclaimed for his work on the first installment.

A release that will impact the indie industry

The launch strategy across all consoles, along with inclusion in Game Pass, significantly expands the title's reach. During Gamescom, the demand to try the demo exceeded the event's capacity, confirming the enormous interest this sequel generates in the gaming community.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will not only expand the Hallownest universe with new stories and challenges, but it also faces the challenge of matching—or even surpassing—the cultural impact of its predecessor, considered an absolute benchmark within the metroidvania genre.

With the date confirmed and the community eagerly awaiting, September is shaping up to be one of the most important moments of the year for the video game industry.