What is Hollow Knight: Silksong all about?
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Q.What is Hollow Knight: Silksong all about?
A.Hollow Knight: Silksong is a 2D Metroidvania sequel where you play as Hornet, ascending the fallen insect kingdom of Pharloom to fight, explore, and uncover mysteries — it launched on September 4, 2025 and features dozens of bosses, hundreds of foes, and new traversal and crafting systems. Steam store page and coverage from outlets confirm details and platforms.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong is a single-player action-adventure Metroidvania in which you control Hornet — the Princess‑Protector turned hunter — who’s been captured and transported to a strange, fallen kingdom called Pharloom. The game’s core loop is exploration and lethal, acrobatic combat as you ascend toward the citadel at the world’s peak, facing hundreds of enemies and dozens of major bosses while unlocking new powers, tools, and story threads. The release date and platform rollout were announced for September 4, 2025. Steam store page (store.steampowered.com)
Silksong expands on the original Hollow Knight with a larger vertical world, an expanded move set for Hornet, crafting and tool mechanics, and a host of challenge modes (including a permadeath-style challenge). Key highlights include: - Vast new locations (mossy grottos, gilded cities, misted moors) and a richly scored soundtrack. Gematsu overview. - Over 200 enemies and 40+ named bosses to learn and overcome, plus post-launch content plans noted by the developers. Steam/features and reporting (store.steampowered.com)
