Hollow Knight: Silksong

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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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Metroidvania

Action

Adventure

Soulslike

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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.

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