Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Likely at Summer Game Fest on June 6

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After six years, the anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues unabated. Developed by Team Cherry, an independent studio from Australia, this sequel to the Metroidvania genre has had several trailers since its debut in February 2019. However, updates have been scarce as of late. The last glimpse of Hollow Knight: Silksong was during the April 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, briefly appearing for a few seconds, promising that it would be released in that year. Although the long wait has caused some frustration and misleading information within the Hollow Knight community, at least there’s now hope on the horizon.

The enduring popularity of the Hollow Knight community can be traced back to its initial release in 2017. The game’s exceptional skills in gameplay, presentation, and storytelling, which often surpass those of AAA games, have kept fans engaged for so long. There is high anticipation that Silksong will continue this impressive streak. Starring Hornet, the first game’s adversary, Hollow Knight: Silksong takes players to a new kingdom called Pharloom. It has already displayed familiar action-platforming elements with innovative mechanics to support it. While there are strong indications that Silksong will make a triumphant comeback soon, perhaps even at Summer Game Fest, fans should manage their expectations.

Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Imminent Launch Has Never Had More Evidence

Summer Game Fest Could Reveal Silksong’s Release Date

The potential release date for the game “Hollow Knight: Silksong” might be disclosed during the 2025 Summer Game Fest, set to start on June 6 with its usual Geoff Keighley-hosted keynote. Given that “Silksong” was showcased in the proposed release year at the last Nintendo Direct, this seems like the most plausible event for the game so far. For years now, fans have been speculating and making jokes about “Hollow Knight: Silksong” being featured at major gaming events, but with the recent unveiling of ten seconds of new footage along with new artwork and screenshots, it seems that the time has come.

To clarify, it seems that the anticipated launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong now has a confirmed date. It was recently unveiled that the game will be accessible in some capacity from September 18 at Australia’s national museum of screen culture in Melbourne. Notably, the original Hollow Knight was also showcased during a similar event, but the unique circumstances surrounding Silksong‘s development and its undisclosed release date are noteworthy. Unless there’s another unexpected delay, as possibly indicated by Xbox’s previous announcement that Silksong would be out within a year of its 2022 Games Showcase, we can expect Hollow Knight: Silksong to finally debut for eager fans.

Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Appearance On June 6 May Be Too Good To Be True

While it would be pleasant to assume that things will remain as they are, Hollow Knight: Silksong has shown anything but a predictable nature. Not only does Silksong have a history of delaying promised events, but there’s not much precedent for the game making an appearance at shows led by Keighley. With numerous hints suggesting its return, this could potentially be the moment that things change, but considering how often such a conclusion has proven false in the past, it’s tough to fully trust this apparent resolution. As a result, fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong should remain vigilant.

June 2025 Could Still Be Silksong’s Time

In this scenario, the advantage here lies in the fact that the game “Silksong” doesn’t necessarily need to debut on June 6 to be part of the Summer Game Fest season. Following Xbox’s unexpected trailer for “Silksong”, some speculated that Xbox had a marketing agreement with Team Cherry because of the assurance that “Silksong” would join Game Pass. However, its showing in a Nintendo Direct has raised questions about this, though it doesn’t necessarily disprove it. It’s also been rumored that a Sony State of Play and a Nintendo Direct are both slated for June 2025 along with SGF and Xbox’s confirmed events. The exact timing of when we might see “Hollow Knight: Silksong” next is uncertain, but it seems to be lining up for multiple opportunities to make an appearance.

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2025-06-01 22:06