Team Cherry Reveals Hollow Knight: Silksong Trailer and Release Date

After years of anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date. Developer Team Cherry unveiled a brand-new trailer confirming that the highly anticipated sequel will launch worldwide on September 4, 2025.

The latest trailer showcases protagonist Hornet navigating haunting new environments, battling fierce foes, and unveiling fresh abilities that expand upon the original Hollow Knight’s acclaimed gameplay. Fans can expect the same challenging platforming, tight combat mechanics, and vast interconnected world that made the first game a modern classic—this time with a sharper, faster playstyle centered on Hornet’s agility.

Silksong will be released across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Windows, macOS, Linux). In addition, the game will be available Day One on Xbox Game Pass, making it more accessible than ever for fans eager to dive into the long-awaited sequel.

Team Cherry emphasized that the lengthy development was the result of a small team striving to deliver the game at its best. Now, with the release date locked, excitement is at an all-time high as the five-year wait comes to an end.

With the countdown to September underway, Hollow Knight: Silksong is poised to be one of 2025’s biggest indie launches—bringing players back into the beautifully eerie world of Hallownest’s successor kingdom.