Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight Silksong is a 2D action platformer developed by Team Cherry. Commonly associated with the Metroidvania genre, Silksong lets players control Hornet, a creature who previously appeared as a boss in the first game. New to Silksong over its predecessor is a crafting mechanic, instant healing, as well as a quest system.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Tag Page Cover Art
Metroidvania
Action
Adventure
Soulslike
Released
September 4, 2025
ESRB
Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood
Developer(s)
Team Cherry
Publisher(s)
Team Cherry
Engine
Unity
Prequel(s)
Hollow Knight

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As the lethal hunter Hornet, adventure through a kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and taken to this unfamiliar world, prepare to battle mighty foes and solve ancient mysteries as you ascend on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.


Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. Journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover secrets tied to your nature and your past.

Facing Lace in Deep Docks in Hollow Knight Silksong
Things That Make Silksong Harder Than Hollow Knight

Don’t be fooled by the cute aesthetics, Hollow Knight: Silksong is brutal, being even harder than Team Cherry's original game.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Most Important NPC is One You May Never Need

Hollow Knight: Silksong is home to an assortment of colorful NPCs, but one of its most important might not be all that useful to some players.

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The Seamstress in Hollow Knight Silksong
Best Characters In Silksong

Whether they’re in the game for a long time or leave after a quick introduction, these NPCs stand out in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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How to Use the Ruined Tool in Hollow Knight Silksong (Silkshot Guide)

Players can use the Ruined Tool to craft one of Silksong's strongest weapons, although one version of the Silkshot is a lot better than the others.

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My Missing Brother Quest In Silksong (Pill's Location)

Although the track in the My Missing Brother quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong starts at Greymoor, Pill's location is far in the Sinner's Road.

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How to Beat the Cogwork Dancers in Silksong (Boss Guide)

Throw a wrench into this couple’s clockwork movements and stop them cold with these tips in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Huntress in Silksong
Broodfeast Quest In Silksong (How To Get Seared, Shredded, and Skewered Organs)

To complete the Broodfeast quest (Hunt) in Hollow Knight: Silksong, players must get seared, shredded, and skewered organs using specific tools.

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Fighting enemies in Moss Grotto in Hollow Knight Silksong
Changes & Tweaks Silksong Could Use

Hollow Knight: Silksong is already a fantastic indie Metroidvania, but a few quick fixes and a couple of patches will make it better for everyone.

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Silksong: Where to Find Jubilana in Wandering Merchant Quest

Players can unlock Jubilana's shop by completing the Wandering Merchant quest in Silksong, which will allow players to buy the Ascendant’s Grip tool.

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