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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Steam Gives Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans False Hope

A recent backend update to Hollow Knight: Silksong's Steam listing leaves fans disappointed after notions of a possible beta test.

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It's Been Over 2000 Days Since Hollow Knight: Silksong's First Reveal

After a long wait, fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong are still waiting for updates on the game's release date and progress.

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The Best Charm Combos In Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight, despite cute appearances, isn't an easy game. These combinations of charms can help players get through it more easily.

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Highly Anticipated Game Skipping Gamescom

While Gamescom 2024 is poised to enjoy a record number of exhibitors, at least one highly anticipated game is now confirmed to be skipping the show.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Pulling an Avowed May Be Its Best Course of Action

Avowed's recent confirmed delay and slip into 2025 should serve as influence for Hollow Knight: Silksong to finally rear its head in a definitive way.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong's Presumed Enormity Would Need One Feature to Return

Given just how massive Hollow Knight: Silksong intends to be, perhaps a valuable feature from its predecessor should make a return.

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Hollow Knight Silksong Announcement Trailer

The sequel to award-winning action-adventure Hollow Knight, Hollow Knight: Silksong will bring back the classic Metroidvania feel fans for.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Has An Easy Way To Earn More Goodwill

As fans grow more restless about Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry has an easy way to earn more goodwill ahead of the game's eventual launch.

The Original Hollow Knight's Scariest Figure Could Make For an Epic Silksong Boss Fight
The Original Hollow Knight's Scariest Figure Could Make For an Epic Silksong Boss Fight

While Hollow Knight let players to take on almost every foe Hallownest had to offer, one nightmarish holdout could be saved for the sequel.