Silksong Launches September 4

Fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong can finally rejoice as the long-anticipated release date has been officially confirmed. This article explores the game's development journey and the key reveals from Team Cherry's special presentation.

Silksong Arrives on September 4, 2025

Revealed During Team Cherry's Exclusive Broadcast

The countdown to release began during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, where Team Cherry announced their acclaimed Metroidvania sequel would launch within the year. The developers promised further details would follow in a dedicated YouTube broadcast.

Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silksong Special Announcement, subsequently renamed to the Release Trailer, premiered on August 8, 2025. True to their word, the broadcast culminated in the confirmation of a September 4 release date.

Viewers were treated to new gameplay footage showcasing formidable bosses and expansive maps. The trailer emphasized the game's signature atmospheric depth, dramatic vertical landscapes, and intricate environments. It also highlighted the series' distinctive combat system—seemingly straightforward yet remarkably fluid and technical—while teasing encounters with over 40 major bosses and more than 200 additional enemies.

Silksong's Long Road to Release

For years, information about Silksong remained scarce, leaving the gaming community in prolonged anticipation. This extended silence became an enduring online meme, with fans persistently questioning the game's status during every major gaming event. It became rare to find a gaming discussion without some mention of Silksong.

Recent developments finally provided concrete evidence of progress. Updates to the Steam database included new achievements, age ratings, and game files—significant indicators of development maturity. The addition of achievements is particularly noteworthy as they typically reflect completed game elements and require multilingual implementation. The activation of purchase functionality further suggested imminent pre-order availability.

Substantial "depot changes" in the backend infrastructure marked another crucial milestone. These file delivery systems, which hadn't seen major updates since the game's initial announcement in 2019, showed renewed activity that signaled approaching completion.

This flurry of activity after years of quiet development fueled speculation about an upcoming release announcement. The timing—coinciding with major June gaming events—led many to hope for a surprise release during showcases like PlayStation's State of Play or Summer Game Fest.

Beyond digital updates, physical confirmation came through the announcement of playable demonstrations at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne. Scheduled from September 18, 2025 to February 8, 2026, these exhibitions will offer hands-on experience with curated gameplay segments.

As the release date approaches, expect more details to emerge. For additional insights about Hollow Knight: Silksong, explore our related coverage below.