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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

Become the Princess Knight
 

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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Where to Use the Simple Key in Silksong
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Here is where you can use the Simply Key, purchasable early on in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Has Me Feeling Like a Kid Again
Hollow Knight: Silksong Has Me Feeling Like a Kid Again
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Hollow Knight: Silksong is a nostalgic trip, reminding me of the platformers that made me fall in love with gaming in the first place.

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So You Beat Hollow Knight… Here’s What Silksong Does Differently
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If you’ve been playing Hollow Knight and then jump into Silksong, there are a few important details you might overlook at first.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Unique ‘Pogoing’ is Not for Everyone
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Hollow Knight: Silksong tackles its predecessor's 'pogo' traversal mechanic a little differently, and, if you ask me, it's for the best.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong - Interactive Map (Pharloom)
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Our interactive map for Pharloom in Hollow Knight: Silksong. All the skills, tools, benches, and more found in the game.

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How To Track Tipp's Location In Silksong (My Missing Courier Quest)
Hollow Knight: Silksong

To complete the My Missing Courier quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong, players must track Tipp's traces in lower Shellwood.

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How to Get the Warding Bell in Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Warding Bell is a defensive Tool in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Here's how players can acquire it.

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How to Increase Max Shards & Tool Ammo in Silksong
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Shell Shards are used primarily to replenish Hornet's Tool ammo, but to carry more Shards and ammo, Silksong players must upgrade their Tool Pouch.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong - Things You Should Always Buy From Merchants
Hollow Knight: Silksong

If you’re having trouble deciding what's important to buy from merchants in Hollow Knight: Silksong, here’s a quick guide.

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