Hollow Knight: Silksong Launches August 4 for $19.99
After years of anticipation, Team Cherry has finally revealed the official launch price and release details for its long-awaited title, Hollow Knight: Silksong. The game will be priced at $19.99 / €19.99 / ¥2300 and will unlock worldwide on Thursday, August 4, at 7 AM PT | 10 AM ET | 4 PM CET | 11 PM JST, as confirmed in the studio’s official announcement.
Four days until release! Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on 4th September. Release times: 7AM PT | 10AM ET | 4PM CEST | 11PM JST Game price: USD $19.99 | EUR €19.99 | JPY ¥2300
— Team Cherry (@teamcherry.bsky.social) September 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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A Sequel Eight Years in the Making
It has been eight and a half years since the original Hollow Knight debuted to critical acclaim, selling over 15 million units and establishing itself as one of the most beloved indie games of all time. Fans have waited patiently through years of silence from Team Cherry, who often emphasized that they preferred to dedicate all resources to development rather than frequent updates.
Initially planned as a DLC expansion to Hollow Knight, Silksong quickly grew into a full-fledged sequel, with a scope surpassing its predecessor. The game introduces:
More enemies and bosses than the original.
A quest system with a dedicated journal to track progress.
Expanded world design with new regions, mechanics, and lore.
Additional “benches” for rest and progression.
Story and Setting
In Silksong, players will take control of Hornet, the protector and princess of Hallownest. Captured and transported to the mysterious Kingdom of Pharloom, she embarks on a perilous journey to ascend its haunted peaks. Described as a place “haunted by silk and song,” Pharloom is filled with ancient secrets tied directly to Hornet’s nature and past.
Industry Impact
The announcement of Silksong’s release date has already reshaped the indie gaming calendar. Multiple titles - including CloverPit, Aeterna Lucis, Baby Steps, Demonschool, Faeland, Little Witch in the Woods, and the demo of Stomp and the Sword of Miracles - delayed their launches to avoid being overshadowed by what is arguably the most anticipated indie release in years.
Platforms and Availability
Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch simultaneously across PC (Windows, macOS, Linux), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.
At $19.99, Silksong maintains the accessible pricing that helped its predecessor reach such a wide audience, while promising a game that is even more ambitious in scale and depth. For longtime fans of Hollow Knight, August 4 marks the culmination of nearly a decade of anticipation.
Will you be diving into Silksong on release day, or are you planning to revisit the original Hollow Knight first before exploring Hornet’s new journey?
