After years of anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally launched, and it’s already shaking up the gaming world. Team Cherry’s sequel to the beloved Hollow Knight doesn’t just rehash the formula—it expands on it with new mechanics, a new protagonist, and a whole new kingdom to explore.
If you’re wondering whether it lives up to the hype, here’s everything you need to know.
Release Details
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Launch Date: September 4, 2025
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Price: €19.99 / $19.99 – far below the $70 norm for AAA titles
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Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2
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Subscriptions: Included on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass at launch
This budget-friendly price tag has already been praised as a breath of fresh air in today’s market.
A New Adventure With Hornet
Unlike the first game, where players controlled the Knight, this time you play as Hornet, a fan-favorite character from the original. She’s faster, more agile, and comes with a whole new set of tools and combat abilities.
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Movement Upgrades: Hornet can sprint, dive diagonally, and chain acrobatic moves, making combat feel more fluid and vertical than ever.
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Combat Style: She relies on a needle and thread, adding unique reach and mobility options that open up new ways to fight.
Welcome to Pharloom
Silksong takes place in Pharloom, a mysterious kingdom distinct from Hallownest. Designed around vertical exploration, Pharloom is full of:
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Over 200 new enemies
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More than 40 bosses
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Around 100 benches for saving and resting
The result is a world even larger and more complex than the original game, with an art style that’s haunting, beautiful, and deeply atmospheric.
Community and Silksong Launch Impact
The release was so massive that digital storefronts like Steam and the Nintendo eShop briefly crashed due to overwhelming demand. Within an hour of launch, over 100,000 players were already active on Steam alone.
Even indie developers took notice—several delayed their own game launches to avoid competing with Silksong’s spotlight. That’s how much of a juggernaut this release is.
Early Impressions
Critics and players are already comparing the experience to playing Dark Souls for the first time:
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Challenging but Fair: Enemies are tough but reward careful play.
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Polished Combat: Hornet’s expanded mobility feels fresh without losing the precision of the original.
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Visual Density: While stunning, some players note that the busier visuals can feel overwhelming at first.
Overall, it’s being praised as a worthy successor—bigger, harder, and richer than the first game.
Should You Play Silksong?
If you loved Hollow Knight, this is an easy yes. Silksong builds on everything that made the first game special while introducing new systems that keep it fresh. Even if you’re new, you don’t have to play the original first, though it will add more context to Hornet’s story.
At under €20, the value is undeniable—especially considering the sheer amount of content packed in.
Final Thoughts
Hollow Knight: Silksong isn’t just another sequel. It’s proof that indie studios can deliver industry-shaking experiences without the AAA price tag. From its fast-paced combat to its haunting world, it’s already shaping up to be one of 2025’s defining games.
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