Hollow Knight: Silksong
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Hollow Knight: Silksong is the upcoming sequel to Hollow Knight featuring Hornet as the playable character. It is being developed by Team Cherry for Windows, macOS, and Linux and is being ported to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 by Shark Jump Studios alongside ports to Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Features
"Discover a whole new kingdom! Explore coral forests, mossy grottos, gilded cities and misted moors as you ascend to the shining citadel at the top of the world."
"Engage in lethal acrobatic action! Wield a whole new suite of nimble moves as you dance between foes in deadly, beautiful combat."
"Craft powerful tools! Master an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons, traps, and mechanisms to confound your enemies and explore new heights."
"Solve shocking quests! Hunt down rare beasts, unearth ancient mysteries and search for lost treasures to fulfil the wishes of the downtrodden and restore the kingdom’s hope. Prepare for the unexpected!"
"Face over 150 all-new foes! Beasts and hunters, assassins and kings, monsters and knights - you must defeat them all with bravery and skill!"
"Experience a stunning orchestral score! Hollow Knight’s award-winning composer, Christopher Larkin, returns to bring melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to the adventure."
"Challenge Silk Soul mode! Once you conquer the game, test your skills in an all-new mode that spins the game into a unique, challenging experience."[2]
Planned content
Featured in the new kingdom of Pharloom are:
Mechanics
- Unique moves and abilities for Hornet
- New SOUL counterpart: Silk[3]
- Crests, which will likely change the equipment slots for Tools depending on the equipped Crest[3]
- Tools[3][4]
- A Quest system[3]
- A new form of fast travel: the Bell Beast, similar to The Last Stag[3].
- A new form of currency called Rosaries[3][5]
- "Shell Shards", which are used to repair/replenish tools when sitting on a Bench[5]
Misc.
- Unique new game mode called Silk Soul mode. Unlocked after beating the game. A new mode similar to Steel Soul Mode, but while Steel Soul had very small tweaks and is largely a permadeath mode, Silk Soul is projected to take "a step further" than the previous game-mode and provide an experience that can potentially "last a little longer".[4]
Development
Hollow Knight: Silksong was first planned as additional content to Hollow Knight, as part of a Kickstarter goal to have a second playable character.[6] Eventually, the development became too ambitious for a DLC, so Team Cherry opted for a new game. It was revealed on February 14th, 2019.[7] The game is also planned to incorporate the remaining Kickstarter backer creations such as characters, bosses and areas. On June 12th, 2022, Hollow Knight: Silksong was shown in the Xbox & Bethesda showcase, where it was confirmed to be on Game Pass day 1.[8] It, alongside all other games shown, was confirmed to be releasing in the timeframe of twelve months.[9] On May 9th, 2023, the game was indefinitely delayed.[10] On April 2nd, 2025, Hollow Knight: Silksong appeared in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.[11] It was given a release window of 2025.[12]
Gallery
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Initial teaser after meeting the stretch goal from 2014
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Hornet's sprinting animation
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Binding animation
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Partial Hornet Spritesheet from ACMI Exhibit
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Steel Assassin Sharpe animation
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Sharpe promotional art
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Sharpe and two unknown companions
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First teaser image
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Second teaser image leading up to the first look announcement on Feb 14, 2019.
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Hornet promotional art
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NPC Shakra promotional art
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NPC Sherma promotional art
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NPC Garmond and Zaza promotional art
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Forge-Daughter promotional art
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NPC/Boss Trobbio promotional art
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Boss Lace promotional art
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Boss Hunter Queen Carmelita promotional art
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EDGE magazine cover February 2021 edition
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Steam Page Screenshot
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Steam Page Screenshot
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Steam Page Screenshot
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Xbox Store Screenshot
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Xbox Store Screenshot
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Xbox Store Screenshot
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Xbox Store Screenshot
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Playstation Store Screenshot
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Press Kit Screenshot
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Press Kit Screenshot
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Press Kit Screenshot
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Press Kit Screenshot
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JP Nintendo Store Screenshot
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JP Nintendo Store Screenshot
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JP Nintendo Store Screenshot
References
- ↑ Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
- ↑ HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG REVEALED! in Team Cherry's official blog.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Silksong Reveal Trailer
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hollow Knight: Silksong - Details from Team Cherry video
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hollow Knight: Silksong Gameplay - Nintendo Treehouse: Live | E3 2019
- ↑ Kickstarter update of 19 December, 2014.
- ↑ HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG REVEALED!
- ↑ Hollow Knight: Silksong - Xbox Game Pass Reveal Trailer
- ↑ Xbox X Post
- ↑ Delay Announcement
- ↑ Coming to Nintendo Switch 2: Partner Sizzle Reel
- ↑ Nintendo X Post