Hollow Knight: Silksong experienced an extended, unexpected development silence that elevated fan anticipation. A brief segment at Opening Night Live confirmed the game will release this year, delivered via a message from Keighley on behalf of Team Cherry. No new trailer, release date, or teaser accompanied the announcement. A full trailer and additional information will premiere on the developer's YouTube channel later this week. Prior clues included confirmation that Silksong will be playable on the gamescom show floor and designation as a launch title for Xbox and Asus' ROG Xbox Ally X, aligning with the game's gamescom return.
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the DLC-turned-sequel to one of the best indie metroidvanias, has been in limbo for what felt like a decade. Extended radio silence and a - seemingly unexpectedly-prolonged - development period has earned the sidescrolling action game something of an ethereal status. Before almost every major games showcase, people would theorise that this or that one is the one that will finally, actually bring us an updated look, and maybe some sort of release target.
Silksong's segment lasted barely a minute. We didn't get a new trailer, release date, or even a proper teaser. Instead, Keighley delibered a message on behalf of developer Team Cherry to let us all know the game is indeed coming out this year. The real trailer - and presumably more news - will arrive in a YouTube premiere on the developer's channel this Thursday, so at least we won't be waiting too much longer.
Much like he managed to be the first to reveal Elden Ring 's gameplay to the world, Keighley is also responsible for today's long-anticipated look at Silksong. There were, of course, a few other clues that pointed towards the 2025 gamescom being the show to finally bring the game back into the limelight. A few weeks ago, it was confirmed to be playable on the show floor, which rarely happens without some sort of accompanying announcement or media blast.
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