Overview
- Fans took to social media and Reddit to express disappointment after Nintendo Direct failed to showcase any Silksong updates or trailers.
- Team Cherry has maintained that Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch before Christmas 2025 but has not announced an exact release date.
- A playable demo of Silksong will be available at Gamescom 2025 on PC and the ROG Xbox Ally as part of Microsoft’s showcase.
- Several indie developers had promised free game giveaways contingent on a Silksong announcement, leaving many feeling let down when no news appeared.
- First announced in 2019 as an expansion for Hollow Knight, Silksong was expanded into a full sequel and has since missed its original 2023 release target.