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.

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Silksong: How to Get to the Slab (& Get Out Of It)

Players can be captured and find themselves stranded in The Slab in Silksong. Here is how players can get out of the area.

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Silksong: How to Beat The Last Judge (Boss Guide)

To beat the Last Judge, Silksong players must first master the difficult boss runback, then deal with the challenging guardian of the Citadel itself.

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Best Silksong Mods To Install

If you want to elevate your Silkson experience even further, you may want to give these mods a try.

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Silksong: Fine Pins Quest Guide

To fine Fine Pins, Silksong players must venture back to the Choral Chambers within the Citadel to farm two specific enemies.

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Underworks Map Location in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Underworks is an area located beneath The Citadel, which is a late-game area in Silksong. Here's how players can find a map for the area.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Players Are Getting Annoyed With Rosary Beads

Some Hollow Knight: Silksong players are finding frustration with the new Rosary Beads due to how they work in Team Cherry's latest game.

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How to Open Pilgrim's Rest Door in Silksong

This guide will help players open the locked door in Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Pilgrim’s Rest and encounter the creature that is banging on it.

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Silksong’s Difficulty Jump Over Hollow Knight is Exemplified by This Boss

It's a common sentiment right now that Hollow Knight: Silksong is harder than its 2017 predecessor, and that notion is exemplified by one early boss.

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It's The Little Details That Make Hollow Knight: Silksong Feel Like a Step Up

Hollow Knight: Silksong is obviously a step up from its 2017 predecessor in many ways, but some of its most notable changes are quite subtle.