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Hollow Knight Silksong Launches Sept. 4 for $20

Published SEP 2 2025

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Above: Gamers play the Hollow Knight: Silksong video game at the Gamescom trade fair in Germany on Aug. 21, 2025. Image credit: Ina Fassbender/Getty Images

The Facts

Video game company Team Cherry confirmed "Hollow Knight: Silksong" will release on Thursday at 7 a.m. Pacific time across multiple platforms, including personal computers (PCs), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
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The game will be priced at $19.99, €19.99 and 2,300 Japanese yen, maintaining approximately the same price point as the original Hollow Knight when adjusted for inflation over the years since its release.
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Multiple indie games have postponed their release dates to avoid competing with Silksong, including Little Witch in the Woods moving from Thursday to Sept. 15, Baby Steps shifting from Sept. 8 to Sept. 23 and CloverPit delaying from Wednesday to Sept. 26.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, while Team Cherry has not offered pre-orders for the game, requiring players to purchase it when it goes live on digital storefronts.
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The sequel features Hornet as the protagonist exploring the kingdom of Pharloom with new powers, enemies and bosses, while Team Cherry stated the lengthy development cycle resulted from continuously adding content like multiple hub villages rather than internal delays.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong holds the distinction of being the most wishlisted game on Steam, with the original Hollow Knight's all-time Steam peak being surpassed on Friday following the sequel's announcement after six years of development.
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The Spin

Narrative A

Hollow Knight: Silksong’s imminent release has sparked massive excitement, with the original game hitting record Steam CCUs. Priced at just $19.99, this expansive Metroidvania sequel promises stunning hand-drawn visuals and challenging gameplay. Its hype has even forced other games to delay their launches, cementing Silksong as a landmark title worth every penny.

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Narrative B

While the $20 price seems fair, the demo so far shows only polished early gameplay, leaving doubts about matching the original's depth in secrets and bosses. Its hype also overshadows smaller developers, forcing delays for games like Little Witch in the Woods and CloverPit. This dominance risks disappointing fans and stifling indie innovation if Silksong fails to deliver on its lofty expectations.

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