Hollow Knight: Silksong, the upcoming sequel to the belovedHollow Knight, has seemed like an elusive game for some time, and it has felt as though it might never be released. However,Hollow Knight: Silksongis coming, and it is set to finally arrive on modern platforms in 2025.
When the game launches, the theories formulated by fans over the years will finally be officially addressed, though something will be lost in that process. Waiting for the game, and speculating about it, has ultimately become part of the experience, and with rumors thatHollow Knight: Silksong’s release datewill be announced soon, the wait may be quickly coming to an end. This isn’t entirely bad, though, as the end of the waiting also marks the beginning of a new era for the game.
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Release Will Be Bittersweet
The Wait For Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Almost Over
Hollow Knight: Silksongwas first announced in 2019, and fans have spent the years since then speculating about the game. Updates and news about the title have been scarce, resulting in the community dissecting every detail that became available in order to pass the time in anticipation of the game’s launch. Withannouncements aboutHollow Knight: Silksongbeing a rarity, a lack of updates and no confirmed release date have become part of the game’s identity. Any announcement of a game reveal presentation, such as a Nintendo Direct or Xbox Games Showcase, would yield massive hype, as fans would be excited about the possibility of aSilksongappearance.
It has been rare for such appearances to occur, but after six long years of waiting, players got to see some newHollow Knight: Silksonggameplay, and received confirmation of a 2025 release, as part of the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct in April. The news that this eagerly-anticipated indie game will be releasing within the year excited many fans, but once the title launches, the community will no longer be the same. Silkposting, in-jokes centered around spreading misinformation related toHollow Knight: Silksong, thrived from a lack of information that will quickly disappear when the game becomes available.
The Future of Hollow Knight: Silksong
OnceHollow Knight: Silksonglaunches, its life cycle truly begins. Players will finally get to play the game they have waited all these years for. After waiting so long, it’s reasonable to suggest that fans have highexpectations forHollow Knight: Silksong, and the game’s release will reveal if Team Cherry was able to meet them.
Even when the game does release, there will still be a lot for players to look forward to. Much like its predecessor, it’s very likely thatHollow Knight: Silksongwill receive DLC, which will add new content to the game and expand its world. While the game’s launch will start its life, free updates over the years that follow will ensure that it stays alive.
Additionally, fans will be able to start speculating about Team Cherry’s next game after the release ofSilksong. Indeed, fans may begin the process that has been established during the build up toSilksongover again as they wait for information about thenextHollow Knightgame.
It’s possible that Team Cherry will step away from the world ofHollow Knightfollowing the release ofSilksong, though. After building such a positive reputation, the community will likely follow the developer regardless of its next project. There are hints thatTeam Cherry’s next gameis unrelated toHollow Knight, though exact details are not available. Whether it sticks with its established 2D Metroidvania gameplay or explores different genres, the developer’s future endeavors could keep fans excited for many years more.
The years of anguish waiting forHollow Knight: Silksongto release are finally coming to an end, and while this is exciting for fans, the period of patience was part of the experience. The release should make the community grow, though, giving players more to discuss and appreciate. IfHollow Knight: Silksongis as good of a Metroidvania as the original, fans will be in for a treat upon release.
