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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Hollow Knight: Silksong Gets Puzzling Update

The latest update for Hollow Knight: Silksong has left some fans of the franchise scratching their heads.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Players Should Go in Expecting at Least One Type of Boss Fight

With the addition of new environment types in Hollow Knight: Silksong, players should also expect new types of boss fights.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong's Biggest Boss Might Not Be a Bug

Silksong will likely be a challenging game, but one of its biggest obstacles that players have to overcome may not come in the form of a bug.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Updates Have Fans Excited

Hollow Knight: Silksong fans discover an exciting detail on Steam that can be good news for gamers waiting for Team Cherry's next game.

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Rumor: 5 Games Leaked for Xbox Games Showcase

According to the latest rumors, gamers may be able to expect to see these five games at the next Xbox Games Showcase.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong's Switch 2 Direct Footage Revealed More Than a Release Date

Hollow Knight: Silksong's Nintendo Direct debut introduces players to an environmental quirk never before seen in the series.

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Team Cherry Has Good News for Hollow Knight Kickstarter Backers

In response to a Kickstarter backer, Team Cherry reassures fans patiently waiting for the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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June 8 Could Be a Big Day for Hollow Knight: Silksong

There's a chance that Sunday, June 8 will be a big day for those looking forward to the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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Hollow Knight Silksong Dev Opens Up About Nintendo’s Support

The Hollow Knight: Silksong developer opens up about Nintendo’s support, which sheds some light on its appearance in the latest Direct.

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