Hollow Knight: Silksong’s 2025 Release Finally Feels Like More Than a Pipe Dream Thanks to This Announcement

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As a devoted fan, I’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Hollow Knight: Silksong since its announcement on Valentine’s Day in 2019. Despite numerous press conferences and games showcases that followed, it seemed as if this enigmatic sequel was content to lurk in the shadows, silently dismissing any speculation about its appearance.

Imagining a developer diary or documentary about Silksong only fuels my excitement, even though I’m not sure if such insights will ever be revealed. With each passing year, my anticipation grows, making me eagerly look forward to the day when Hollow Knight: Silksong finally graces our screens.

In the span of six years, it’s now commonplace not to catch wind or rumors about the sequel to Hollow Knight. To be honest, ardent fans of Hollow Knight might have subconsciously shoved thoughts about it to the back of their minds to avoid potential disillusionment – a strategy worth considering for those eagerly awaiting a game with an uncertain release schedule. However, there are now solid, plausible indicators suggesting that Hollow Knight: Silksong may soon reveal genuine updates, and these signs are directly linked to its recent association with the ROG Xbox Alliance.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a Day-One ROG Xbox Ally Game

Microsoft has been strategically and intelligently dedicated to reinforcing its position as a key player in the gaming world, with the highly anticipated game aside from possibly Grand Theft Auto 6 being one of the main focuses. In fact, at the 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, Hollow Knight: Silksong was officially announced as a day-one release for the ROG Xbox Ally. Since the ROG Xbox Ally is scheduled to launch during the holiday season of 2025 and Hollow Knight: Silksong isn’t necessarily a launch title, it can be inferred that the game will likely be released anytime between now and Christmas.

Previously, exactly two years ago, the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase unveiled that Hollow Knight: Silksong was included in the Xbox Game Pass on its release day.

Absolutely, unexpected setbacks and internal complications might arise at any time, disrupting previously established plans in unanticipated ways. There’s also the possibility of a “shadow drop,” although the excitement it might generate before a confirmed release date would be comparable to biblical proportions. However, the latest announcement about Hollow Knight: Silksong provides strong evidence that this game is indeed real and will be available to players imminently.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Has a Gamescom Demo in August

As a film enthusiast, I’m genuinely thrilled about the anticipation building up for Xbox’s upcoming launch this year. It’s simply captivating to hear that the eagerly awaited game, Hollow Knight: Silksong, will be showcasing a playable demo at gamescom in just under a month. What makes this even more intriguing is that this demo will not only be available at Xbox’s own booth but also on PC and the ROG Xbox Ally.

Although the specific details of this demo are yet to be confirmed, what matters most is that fans will have the opportunity to play it. In contrast to earlier discussions about Hollow Knight: Silksong, people no longer need to speculate and prepare for disappointment. It’s unlikely that future press conferences or events will shy away from mentioning Hollow Knight: Silksong, given its increasing visibility. In fact, a surprise release during the 2025 Game Awards in December is even a possibility.

Day by day, it’s becoming clearer that Hollow Knight: Silksong is indeed a real game, and it appears we may be nearing the end stages of development with a potential release date announcement coming within the next month or so. Whether this news arrives before or after the gamescom demo, which is certain to captivate fans and increase anticipation, remains to be seen. If Hollow Knight: Silksong is set for a 2025 launch, then this gamescom demo will likely be the first of many updates we’ll receive about it in the near future.

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2025-07-30 05:03