description Hollow Knight: Silksong Overview
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a Metroidvania game created by Team Cherry following the release of Hollow Knight in 2017. The sequel launched on September 4th, 2025, across multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch devices and various Microsoft and Sony consoles. It represents an expansion of the original’s exploration-based gameplay.
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info Hollow Knight: Silksong Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 2025 |
help Hollow Knight: Silksong FAQ
Who do you play as in Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Silksong makes Hornet the playable character instead of the Knight from Hollow Knight. Her movement is faster and more acrobatic, with needle attacks and silk-based tools changing how exploration and combat feel.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong a direct sequel to Hollow Knight?
Yes, it is Team Cherry's follow-up to Hollow Knight, the 2017 Metroidvania set in Hallownest. Silksong moves the action to Pharloom, a new kingdom with its own enemies, towns, and progression structure.
What platforms is Hollow Knight: Silksong on?
Team Cherry announced Silksong for major platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch family devices, Xbox consoles, and PlayStation consoles. It was also promoted for Xbox Game Pass around its launch window.
Do I need to finish Hollow Knight before playing Silksong?
You can understand Silksong's basic adventure without finishing Hollow Knight, because it stars Hornet in a new land. Finishing Hollow Knight helps with context around Hornet, Hallownest, and why fans cared so much about Team Cherry's sequel.
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