Hollow Knight

When is Hollow Knight: Silksong coming out?

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Q.When is Hollow Knight: Silksong coming out?

A.Hollow Knight: Silksong launched on September 4, 2025 (global release; timed rollouts like 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET). It’s available now on PC and consoles and was priced at $19.99 at launch.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong is already out — Team Cherry released the game on September 4, 2025, as a global launch (official storefronts reported times such as 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET). You can see the listing and store details on the official Steam store page. (Steam store page).

The launch details were widely reported by the gaming press and confirmed by the developer: Silksong arrived on PC and current/last-gen consoles (PC, Nintendo Switch & Switch 2, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series), was priced at roughly $19.99 in the US, and was available day-one on Xbox Game Pass on Microsoft platforms. For more context on the announcement, timing and platform coverage see TechRadar’s coverage of the launch and the game's Wikipedia entry for a concise platform/release summary (TechRadar coverage, Wikipedia: Hollow Knight: Silksong). If you want help finding the best platform for you or troubleshooting purchase/install errors, tell me which system you’re using and I’ll walk you through it.

More questions about Hollow Knight

Q.How do I get the map in Hollow Knight?

A.Buy the area map from the wandering cartographer Cornifer (or from his wife Iselda in Dirtmouth if you miss him), then buy the Quill from Iselda and sit on a Bench to update the map as you explore.

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Q.What is Hornet's role in Hollow Knight?

A.Hornet is the skilled protector and “princess‑protector” of Hallownest who acts as a recurring rival, occasional ally, and narrative catalyst—appearing as boss encounters, testing the Knight, and influencing several endings while later becoming the protagonist of Silksong.

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Q.Is there a good walkthrough for Hollow Knight?

A.Yes — there are several high-quality Hollow Knight walkthroughs depending on how much you want spoiled: Fextralife and Nintendo Life offer excellent area-by-area and 100% guides, while GameFAQs, Steam Community guides, and an official guidebook give deeper text, maps and checklists.

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Q.Where can I find the official Hollow Knight wiki?

A.The community-maintained Hollow Knight Wiki is now hosted at hollowknight.wiki (migrated from the old Fandom site on October 31, 2023). For official developer news, check Team Cherry’s site.

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Q.Who are the main characters in Hollow Knight?

A.The core cast centers on the player-controlled Knight (the silent Vessel), Hornet (a recurring rival/ally and the protagonist of Silksong), Hallownest’s rulers and relics—the Pale King and the Hollow Knight (the sealed Vessel)—the Radiance (the primary antagonist), and the three Dreamers who keep the Black Egg sealed: Monomon, Lurien and Herrah.

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