Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Platform • Adventure • Indie
2025

Hollow Knight: Silksong is an upcoming Platform/Adventure/Indie game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux. Scheduled to launch on September 4, 2025.

Developed by Team Cherry and published by Team Cherry.

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Release Date: 09/05/2025

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Story

Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.

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Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4LinuxNintendo Switch 2PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5MacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

PlatformAdventureIndie

Developer

  • Team Cherry

Publisher

  • Team Cherry

Player Perspective

Side view

Ratings & Reviews

90%
Critic Score
4 reviews
93%
User Score
254 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasy

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

explorationsword2dmetroidvaniainsectsfemale protagonistside-scrollingachievements

Game Engine

Built with Unity 6

Release Information

Primary Release Date

September 4, 2025

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Linux

September 4, 2025

Mac

September 4, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2

September 4, 2025

PC (Microsoft Windows)

September 4, 2025

Xbox Series X|S

September 4, 2025

Nintendo Switch

September 4, 2025

PlayStation 4

September 4, 2025

PlayStation 5

September 4, 2025

Xbox One

September 4, 2025

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Hollow Knight: Silksong on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Hollow Knight: Silksong, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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