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Hollow Knight: Silksong - Release Date, News, and Everything We Know

Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Hornet in Hollow Knight: Silksong, facing a new enemy in the kingdom of Pharloom.

Once a mere expansion, now one of the most eagerly awaited indie games of all time, Hollow Knight: Silksong remains a tantalizing enigma. Years after its initial announcement, fans are still desperately combing the web for any scrap of information about Team Cherry's ambitious sequel. While rumors of surprise betas and imminent release dates frequently ignite the community, the truth remains: the haunted kingdom of Pharloom has not yet opened its gates.

Here’s our authoritative guide, cutting through the speculation to detail everything we actually know about Hornet’s adventure, the game's development status, and the ongoing wait for a release date.

A New Kingdom, A New Knight

Developer Team Cherry isn't just delivering more of the same; Silksong is a full-blown sequel built from the ground up. This time, players will control Hornet, the agile princess-protector of Hallownest, who finds herself captured and brought to the entirely new and unfamiliar kingdom of Pharloom. Cursed and bound, she must ascend from the kingdom's mossy depths to its gilded citadel, seeking the truth behind her capture.

This change in protagonist is the core of Silksong's revamped gameplay. Where the Knight was stoic and methodical, Hornet is nimble, acrobatic, and vocal. Her movement is significantly faster, and her silk-based abilities allow her to grapple, zip through the air, and set traps. The combat system has been redesigned around her skillset, promising faster, more high-flying encounters than its predecessor.

Key confirmed features include:

  • Over 150 New Enemies: A whole new bestiary of beasts and hunters to fight.
  • A Vast New World: The kingdom of Pharloom, filled with diverse biomes like coral forests, shimmering grottoes, and the aforementioned golden city.
  • A Crafting System: Players will use shell shards to craft powerful tools, traps, and weapons to aid them in their quest.
  • New Quests: Hornet will encounter a variety of NPCs and track their quests through her journal, helping them with their own goals throughout Pharloom.

The Long Wait for a Release Date

Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced in February 2019. Since then, official communication from Team Cherry has been sparse, leading to one of the most intense and speculative waiting periods in modern gaming.

A significant update came during the June 2022 Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, where Silksong was featured with a new gameplay trailer. At the time, Xbox stated that every game shown was planned to be released within the next 12 months, setting fan expectations for a launch by June 2023. However, that window came and went. In May 2023, Team Cherry's marketing and publishing lead, Matthew Griffin, officially confirmed the game had been delayed, stating, "We had planned to release in the 1st half of 2023, but development is still continuing. We're excited by how the game is shaping up, and it's gotten quite big, so we want to take the time to make the game as good as we can."

Since that update, official news has once again fallen silent, leaving the community to subsist on the occasional rating board appearance or minor update to the game's store pages. There is currently no official release date or public beta for Hollow Knight: Silksong.

How to Prepare for Silksong's Arrival

While you can't play a beta, you can ensure you're ready for the moment the game finally launches. The best way to stay informed is to add the game to your wishlist on your platform of choice. This ensures you'll be notified the second it becomes available for pre-order or purchase.

You can wishlist Hollow Knight: Silksong on the following official store pages:

  • Steam (PC, Mac, & Linux)
  • Nintendo eShop (Switch)
  • PlayStation Store (PS4 & PS5)
  • Microsoft Store (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)

The game has also been confirmed as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass whenever it launches.

A Continued Commitment to Polish

The prolonged development, while agonizing for fans, underscores Team Cherry's unwavering commitment to quality. The original Hollow Knight was transformed by numerous free DLC packs and countless patches that turned a great game into a sprawling masterpiece. The sheer scale described for Silksong suggests the small Australian studio is taking the same meticulous approach, refusing to release Hornet's journey until it meets their incredibly high standards. By eschewing a rushed release in favor of extended, quiet development, Team Cherry is building on the trust it earned with the first game, ensuring that every corner of Pharloom will be worth the wait.