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 Cake ARG Theory Explained

Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have come up with a wild theory about the game, and it all has to do with a picture of a chocolate cake.

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Team Cherry Gives Update on Hollow Knight: Silksong
Team Cherry Gives Update on Hollow Knight: Silksong

As dedicated fans continue to beg for news regarding Hollow Knight: Silksong, developer Team Cherry offers an update regarding the Metroidvania title.

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Hollow Knight Fans Are Not Happy After Silksong Cake Theory is Debunked

Fans excited about Hollow Knight: Silksong are upset after the seemingly promising cake tease turns out to be a lie after all.

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Silksong Shouldn't Let Hollow Knight Bosses Go To Waste

Hollow Knight: Silksong's predecessor has much it can offer to help improve its sequel, and boss fights could be one of those things.

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Hollow Knight Fans Have Wild New Silksong Theory

Hollow Knight fans have come up with a new theory about when they may finally get more news on the long-awaited Silksong.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong and Elden Ring Nightreign Are in Opposite Boats

Hollow Knight: Silksong and Elden Right Nightreign fall under the same category of being difficult games, but one thing separates the two.

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Hollow Knight Is Ripe For a Roguelike Spinoff
Hollow Knight Is Ripe For a Roguelike Spin-off

A new Hollow Knight spin-off may seem far away right now, but a roguelike could be an economic and fun direction to take the series.

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What to Expect From Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2025

There may not be much for fans to expect from Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2025 but there's still ample time for Team Cherry to deliver some good news.

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Silksong's Protagonist May Solve A Hollow Knight Issue

Time will tell if Hollow Knight Silksong rises above its predecessor, but there's one area in which it will almost certainly be better.