After years of anticipation, Team Cherry has officially confirmed the release date and price for Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited sequel to the 2017 indie hit. The announcement settles years of speculation and clarifies one of the most anticipated indie games ever made.
Release Date and Platforms
Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch on September 4, 2025. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, the new Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. It will also be included on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on Day One, making it immediately accessible to millions of subscribers.
Pricing That Stands Out
Silksong will be priced at $19.99 USD / €19.99 / ¥2,300. In a time when most AAA games retail between $70–80, Team Cherry’s decision to keep Silksong affordable highlights its indie ethos and commitment to accessibility. For comparison, the original Hollow Knight launched at $14.99, meaning the sequel is only $5 more expensive despite eight years of development and expanded content.
Release Timing Worldwide
The launch will not be a midnight release. Instead, it will follow a global rollout schedule:
- 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET (North America)
- 4 PM CEST (Europe)
- 11 PM JST (Japan)
This coordinated timing ensures that players worldwide begin their journey roughly the exact moment.
A Long Road to Release
Initially announced in 2019 as DLC for Hollow Knight, Silksong quickly became a full standalone sequel. Years of silence from Team Cherry fueled countless rumors, memes, and frustration across the fanbase. Each Nintendo Direct or indie showcase brought speculation, only to end in disappointment. Confirming price and release date finally puts those years of uncertainty to rest.
What to Expect in Silksong
Unlike Hollow Knight, where players explored Hallownest as the Knight, Silksong stars Hornet, a fast and agile character with a very different combat style. Key features include:
- Expanded world: Over 150 new enemies across multiple large interconnected regions.
- Vertical movement: Emphasis on agility and climbing, contrasting with the grounded playstyle of Hollow Knight.
- Crafting system: Collect resources to create tools and upgrades, a new addition to the series.
- Quests and NPCs: More structured objectives and a greater variety of side missions.
These changes position Silksong as a sequel and a reimagining of the Hollow Knight formula with fresh mechanics.
Why the Hype Is So Intense
The original Hollow Knight is considered one of the greatest indie games of all time, praised for its atmospheric world, challenging combat, and generous content for its price. Silksong inherits this reputation and has been hyped as a potential landmark release in the indie space. The announcement alone has already boosted interest in the first game, which recently broke a new record with over 52,000 concurrent players on Steam eight years after launch.
Summary
- Release Date: September 4, 2025
- Price: $19.99 USD / €19.99 / ¥2,300
- Platforms: Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Game Pass: Available Day One
- Protagonist: Hornet with new combat and movement abilities
- Notable Additions: Crafting, quests, and over 150 new enemies