Silksong Finally Playable… But There’s a HUGE Catch!

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Summary

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable at an Australian museum on September 18, 2025.
  • Visitors will also get to see hundreds of Silksong sprites and a look at the gameplay logic behind its boss fights.
  • The game is expected to be released sometime in 2025, with more information possibly coming in June.

On September 18, 2025, players can experience Hollow Knight: Silksong as part of an Australian museum exhibit, marking the end of a highly anticipated wait for the sequel to Hollow Knight. Ever since its announcement in 2019, fans have been left with only occasional updates and sneak peeks of the game. Now, there’s finally a set date for playable gameplay, although it’s not yet the official release day.

There’s buzz again about the eagerly awaited Metroidvania game following a period of quiet speculation. The April 2nd Nintendo Switch Direct hinted at the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2025, which aligns with some earlier leaks and theories. Officially, no specific date or month has been announced yet, keeping the suspense alive. But a fresh development has surfaced.

Beginning on May 1st, IGN has verified that the game “Silksong” will be available for play at ACMI, Australia’s national museum of screen culture, starting from September 18 of this year. This will be a part of an exhibition titled Game Worlds, which will run until February 2026 and feature concept art and interactive displays from approximately 30 games, dating back from the 1970s up to the present day. This exhibit will include hundreds of “Silksong” sprites, insights into the gameplay logic behind its boss battles, and, most notably, a playable version of the game itself. While some rumors hint that “Silksong” might be released by June 2025, an official release date has yet to be announced, so it’s unclear whether fans will have the opportunity to acquire the title before the Game Worlds exhibit begins.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Be Playable in an Australian Museum Exhibit in September 2025

The exhibit’s version of Silksong might not be the complete game itself. The ACMI Game Worlds announcement mentions “playable demos,” suggesting that the games presented won’t be their fully-fledged versions, which aligns with a museum context. It remains unclear what this implies for the exact release date of the Hollow Knight sequel. It’s speculated that Silksong might be featured during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, potentially providing more details if a new trailer airs then; however, this is also uncertain.

Regardless of the details, it’s looking likely that “Hollow Knight: Silksong” could be released this year, with a playable segment available to fans near ACMI in September. Additionally, Team Cherry has confirmed that Kickstarter backers will receive their “Silksong” codes for their preferred platforms prior to the game’s official release.

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2025-05-01 18:54