Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Has A Confirmed Release Window

A recent update to the Japanese Nintendo store categorized software by its release date. That's where fans took notice that Hollow Knight: Silksong was coming out after June 6th, but after all this time, no updates were heard until recently, when we got a new update.

It's true. It's taking place. Hollow Knight: Silksong, one of the most elusive and mythical games being made right now, has finally shown signs of life, and it looks like we're in the real, honest-to-Hornet release year.

Fans have been wondering for years whether Silksong is still being worked on. There were a lot of rumors and delays, and nothing was mentioned by Team Cherry. Now, though, we have a real update from the people who matter, and it's full of hope.

Fans were shocked by a recent headline that said, "Hollow Knight: Silksong is not tied to a console release—publisher clarifies the game is expected to release before the 2025 Holiday". It's not a dream. That is a real sentence. And both Xbox and Team Cherry have said things that back it up.

When the ASUS ROG Ally handheld was first shown off, Xbox President Sarah Bond said something about Silksong that made people sit up and take notice: "The highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available at Game Pass when the ROG Ally releases later this year." Fans, of course, took that as gospel. Was Silksong the first game for the Ally?

Not really. Here is where Matthew Griffin comes in. He is in charge of marketing and publishing for Team Cherry. He made it clear on the game's official Discord server (which was shared on Reddit): "We are not tied to a console release." "I confirmed before the holiday," she said, referring to when Silksong was likely to come out.

Indeed, Silksong is not just available on ROG Ally, but it also works with a wide range of hardware. It will be out before the holidays in 2025, and you'll be able to get it wherever your favorite console is sold. That does mean that people who own a Switch 2 are safe.

It's been years since we've had such a clear update. Earlier hopes, based on various shows and vague hints of "next year," all fell apart. This time, though, there are signs that the development phase is almost over. 

The ESRB and other international rating boards have officially rated the game, a crucial step that typically precedes a game's release. There are now even pre-order pages in stores, which is a clear indication that marketing is starting to take notice.

On top of that, Xbox is already promoting Silksong as a part of its new hardware ecosystem. Although it's not a launch title for the ROG Ally, the fact that it's being promoted alongside a range of new hardware suggests a great deal about its importance.

Silksong is now standing in the light after years of being in the dark. It's not just a hint of light; it's full-on dawn. Make a note on your calendars. At last, we'll be able to play Hollow Knight: Silksong before the end of the year. It feels like we've been waiting forever. It's true. It's alive. And it might really come out this time.