Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Gets 2025 Release Date
▼ Summary
– Hollow Knight: Silksong will release later this year, as confirmed by Microsoft at the Xbox Games Showcase.
– Microsoft announced Xbox Ally, a portable gaming device made in collaboration with Asus, alongside Silksong’s release window.
– Silksong will be playable at the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds, set for holiday 2025.
– The game will launch on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC, and Xbox, and will be on Game Pass from day one.
– Originally planned as DLC for Hollow Knight, Silksong became a full sequel starring Hornet, a character from the original game.
Fans of the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight franchise can finally mark their calendars – Silksong now has an official 2025 release window. The long-awaited sequel was confirmed during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, bringing exciting news for players across multiple platforms.
Microsoft executive Sarah Bond revealed the release timeline while introducing the new Xbox Ally portable gaming devices, developed in partnership with Asus. Silksong will launch alongside these handheld systems during the 2025 holiday season, appearing in the showcase’s trailer for both the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X models.
The game won’t be exclusive to Microsoft’s ecosystem though. Silksong is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and both Xbox One and Series X consoles. Subscribers to Microsoft’s Game Pass service will gain immediate access upon release, adding significant value to the subscription platform.
What began as DLC content for the original 2017 Hollow Knight evolved into something much grander. Team Cherry expanded their vision into a full-fledged sequel, shifting the spotlight to Hornet – the nimble royal protector who served as both ally and rival in the first game. Players will now experience Hallownest’s hauntingly beautiful world through this fan-favorite character’s perspective, promising fresh gameplay mechanics and expanded lore.
(Source: Polygon)
