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The clock above counts down to Hollow Knight: Silksong in September 2026, Team Cherry's long-awaited Hornet-led Metroidvania sequel, launching across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the standalone sequel to Team Cherry's 2017 indie phenomenon Hollow Knight, originally announced as DLC and expanded into a full-scale follow-up. The Australian three-person studio has the launch targeted for September 2026 after a development window that has stretched longer than any 2010s indie sequel in recent memory. The game stars Hornet, a fan-favorite character from the original, exploring the new kingdom of Pharloom.
Hollow Knight has sold over 15 million copies as a foundational entry in the modern Metroidvania revival, and Silksong's prolonged silence has become an internet running joke and a sustained barometer of indie game anticipation. Team Cherry has stayed almost entirely quiet during development, with intermittent gameplay drops at major showcases and a 2025 demo finally giving players hands-on time.
Per Team Cherry, Hornet replaces the Knight as the playable protagonist, with a more agile, tool-driven moveset built around a needle weapon and silk-based abilities. Reporting from extended demos describes a larger map than the original, multiple new biomes including silk-spun caves and pilgrim-themed cities, an expanded crafting and tool system, and more verticality in traversal. Expect Christopher Larkin to return for the soundtrack, hand-drawn animation throughout, and the original's signature blend of melancholy atmosphere and tight challenge.
Hollow Knight: Silksong launches in September 2026 on PC (Steam, GOG, Humble), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The game is also expected to be cross-buy across Xbox generations. An exact day in September is expected closer to release.
For other 2026 Metroidvania and indie standouts, see the Hades II full release countdown and the Crow Country / horror 2026 indie window. For other major 2026 Switch 2 releases, see the Metroid Prime 4 Beyond countdown.
When does Hollow Knight: Silksong release? September 2026 worldwide; exact date pending. Where can I play Silksong? PC, PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X|S/One, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and day-one on Game Pass. Is Hollow Knight: Silksong confirmed? Yes. Team Cherry has confirmed the September 2026 window and demoed the game extensively. Do I need to have played Hollow Knight first? No. Silksong is a standalone sequel; familiarity with the original adds context but is not required.
