No, this is not an April Fools’ joke!
After much anticipation, hope, and uncertainty, the moment fans have eagerly awaited has finally arrived: Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight, received a brief yet pivotal spotlight during today’s Nintendo Direct, dedicated to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. While the newly revealed footage of Hornet’s odyssey doesn’t unveil any groundbreaking developments, it marks a major step forward for the game. The prayers of Metroidvania fans everywhere have been answered, as Hollow Knight: Silksong now has an official release window and is set to launch in 2025, also on Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement, revealed through a brief clip, didn’t unveil many new details beyond what we already knew about the eagerly awaited title. However, it did provide some tantalizing glimpses of Hornet exploring the vast new kingdom to which the developers have so meticulously devoted their efforts. Perhaps more importantly, it delivered the one thing fans had been hoping for: confirmation that Hollow Knight: Silksong will indeed launch in 2025 for both PC and consoles.
For now, this is all the information available, with no additional details provided. Patience and optimism will be key as we trust that the development roadmap—barring any unforeseen challenges—remains on track. Fans can look forward to further updates this summer during upcoming showcases, where the long-awaited release date may finally be unveiled.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to the award-winning action-adventure Hollow Knight. As the formidable Hornet, players will journey through all-new lands, discover powerful abilities, confront hordes of bugs and beasts, and uncover ancient secrets tied to Hornet’s past. The game is scheduled for release in 2025 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, and will be available on Game Pass at launch.
For more information and to be the first to know the official release date, stay tuned with us, and visit the official game website and Team Cherry’s X account for the latest updates.
That’s all for now. Until next time!
