After years of silence, the wait is finally over — Hollow Knight: Silksong has been officially confirmed to launch in 2025. Geoff Keighley kicked off Gamescom Opening Night Live with the long-awaited announcement, putting an end to speculation surrounding the indie community’s most anticipated sequel.
Officially 100% Coming in 2025
Since its initial reveal in 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong has been one of the most hotly discussed indie titles in gaming. However, concrete updates were scarce until now. At Gamescom, Keighley confirmed that the game is “100%” releasing in 2025. While a specific release date wasn’t revealed, Team Cherry announced it will host a special developer stream on August 21 to showcase more gameplay — possibly including the official launch date.
Fresh Gameplay Revealed
During the presentation, fans were treated to a new glimpse of Hornet in action. The footage showed her traversing a poisonous, swampy biome, battling dangerous foes, and even encountering what appeared to be twin boss enemies. The smooth combat and striking visuals suggest that Silksong is on track to match, if not surpass, the high bar set by the original Hollow Knight.
Platforms and Game Pass Launch
Previously, Team Cherry confirmed that Silksong will release as a day-one title on Xbox Game Pass, ensuring wide accessibility at launch. The game is also coming to additional platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, further expanding its reach to fans worldwide.
Why Fans Are Excited
The first Hollow Knight became a modern classic, praised for its challenging combat, atmospheric world-building, and deep lore. With Silksong promising an even larger world, new quest systems, and Hornet’s fast-paced acrobatics, expectations are sky-high.
There’s no more uncertainty — Hollow Knight: Silksong is officially locked in for 2025. With fresh gameplay footage, confirmation of multiple platforms, and a developer showcase around the corner, the countdown has truly begun. Fans who have waited years can finally look forward to diving back into Team Cherry’s hauntingly beautiful world very soon.