Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch Hub

Track every confirmed detail about Team Cherry's long-awaited sequel. Hollow Knight: Silksong sends Hornet to the kingdom of Pharloom with agile combat, a quest journal system, and a full orchestral score by Christopher Larkin. Use this hub to monitor the release window, platform news, and gameplay systems so you're ready the moment launch day hits.

Follow the Release Timeline Preview Hornet's Toolkit

Latest update: September 2025 - Team Cherry reconfirmed the 2025 launch window during Tokyo Game Show interviews.

Release Timeline & Updates

Track the latest development milestones and official announcements from Team Cherry.

September 2025 - Tokyo Game Show

Team Cherry reconfirmed the 2025 release window and showcased new Pharloom environments. No specific date announced.

June 2022 - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase

Silksong confirmed for Xbox Game Pass on day one. New gameplay trailer showcased Hornet's abilities and Pharloom's diverse regions.

February 2019 - Initial Announcement

Originally revealed as DLC for Hollow Knight, later expanded into a full sequel featuring Hornet as the protagonist.

Hornet's Abilities & Gameplay Systems

Discover how Hornet's agile combat and tools differ from the Knight's journey in Hallownest.

Needle & Thread Combat

Hornet wields her signature needle with flowing, dance-like combat. Use her silk thread to grab enemies and navigate environments with unique movement options.

Tools & Abilities

Collect and master various tools throughout Pharloom. Each tool offers new ways to traverse the kingdom and approach combat encounters.

Quest Journal System

Track your adventures with an in-game journal system. Record discoveries, mark important locations, and follow questlines through Pharloom's interconnected regions.

Orchestral Score

Experience Christopher Larkin's full orchestral compositions, expanding on the atmospheric soundscapes that made Hollow Knight's audio design legendary.

Platform Availability

Silksong will launch simultaneously across multiple platforms with Xbox Game Pass day-one availability.

PC (Steam)

Windows, Mac, Linux

Xbox

Day-one Game Pass

PlayStation

PS4 & PS5

Nintendo Switch

Portable & Docked

Community & Resources

Stay connected with the Hollow Knight community and official Team Cherry channels.

Official Channels

  • • Team Cherry Blog
  • • Steam Store Page
  • • Official Twitter

Community Hubs

  • • r/HollowKnight Subreddit
  • • Hollow Knight Discord
  • • Steam Community

Content Creators

  • • Mossbag (Lore Analysis)
  • • Skurry (Speedruns)
  • • FireBorn (Guides)