Hollow Knight: Silksong Set for 2025 Release
For years, anticipation has built within the gaming world for news on the Hollow Knight sequel. The wait appears to be approaching its end. A new release window for Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced during the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct stream. The game is now slated for 2025.
This 2025 window, while not a specific date, offers a tangible timeframe after a long period of waiting. The announcement arrived via a brief trailer, generating excitement within the Hollow Knight community. A sense of hopeful anticipation is palpable.
From DLC to Grand Adventure: The Silksong Story
Silksong's development journey began as a smaller concept. Initially planned as DLC for the original Hollow Knight, announced in 2019 for PC, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch, Team Cherry's ambitions expanded. The project evolved significantly, becoming "too big and too distinctive" to remain DLC. Silksong emerged as a standalone game, promising a new kingdom, new abilities, new weapons, and a host of new enemies.
A Journey of Teases and Delays
E3 2019 provided a glimpse of Silksong gameplay, intensifying the anticipation. Following this initial reveal, consistent updates became infrequent. Fans maintained their patience throughout the extended wait. Xbox offered another trailer in June 2022, suggesting a release within twelve months. However, circumstances led to a delay as that window neared its close.
Positive developments continued to emerge. PlayStation was confirmed as a platform. In January, Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin affirmed that "the game is real, progressing and will release." This 2025 release window suggests the project is in its final stages.
Hopeful Horizon for Silksong
A one-year release window remains broad, yet it represents the most concrete release information in years. The prospect of returning to the Hollow Knight universe as Hornet, exploring the realm of Pharloom in 2025, is now a strong possibility. The long wait may soon conclude. Celebration may be a more fitting response than continued skepticism.
