Yes, you read that correctly. After what felt like generations, the highly anticipated Hollow Knight Silksong is set to launch later in a few weeks on September 4, 2025, for all platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and the game will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available September 4 on all platforms and day one on Xbox Game Pass!

Watch the release trailer: https://t.co/sPt1IzanDS

— Team Cherry (@TeamCherryGames) August 21, 2025

Silksong finds Hornet, princess-protector of Hollownest alone in a cast, unfamilar world. She will have to battle foes, seek out allies, and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak. ound by her lineage and guided by echoes of her past, Hornet will adventure through mossy grottos, coral forests and shining citadels to unravel a deadly thread that threatens this strange new land.

Hollow Knight: Silksong takes place in a vast inter-connected world, brought vividly to life in a traditional, hand-crafted 2D style. Gilded cities, Lakes of fire, and misted moors are illustrated in exquisite detail and accompanied by a vibrant orchestral score. Throughout her journey, Hornet will befriend surprising strangers, discover shocking secrets, and solve ancient mysteries in a kingdom full of wonders.

In the sequel, Hornet will master a suite of new, powerful moves to survive. She’ll unleash devastating attacks, learn incredible silken abilities, and craft deadly tools ih order to overcome the kingdom’s challenges.

SILKSONG IS A GAME THAT EXISTS AND IT’S LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 4 pic.twitter.com/O8bldsJo3D

— Xbox (@Xbox) August 21, 2025

Prior to today’s reveal, there was speculation that the game might launch with the release of the ROG Xbox Ally which recently got a release date of October 16. Everyone was anticipating something when the game showed up when Xbox talked about the new handheld earlier this year. Now, everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. The game that seemingly everyone in the video game community has been talking about is officially launching.