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Silksong PlayStation Store countdown
If you head to the PS Store page for Silksong, you can see a countdown clock. Follow along with this and you’ll know exactly when you can download the game on PS5 and PS4.
Three hours to go!
Hollow Knight Silksong launches in just three hours! It’ll go live at the same time for everyone, though hopefully it’ll be a small file size. You should be able to download it and jump in quickly. Of course, those on Xbox can make use of the cloud streaming to play right away.
Silksong’s soundtrack has double the tracks of the first game’s
Silksong’s soundtrack is now available to view on Steam. It boasts 53 tracks, which is more than double the 26 tracks featured in the base version of Hollow Knight.
Hollow Knight Silksong is Steam Deck verified
Those wanting to play Silksong on Steam Deck can rest easy, as the game is officially verified for Valve’s handheld device. This means it should work without issue. Elsewhere, you can play portably with the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. I’ll likely be picking Silksong up on PS5 Pro, and using the PlayStation Portal occasionally to test it handheld.
Let’s recap the Silksong release time
You’ll be able to download Silksong at the following times:
- United States (East Coast): 10AM ET
- United States (West Coast): 7AM PT
- United Kingdom: 3PM BST
- Central Europe: 4PM CEST
- Japan (Tokyo): 11PM JST
- Australia (Sydney): 12AM AEST (September 5)
Over 40 Legendary Bosses
The Silksong release date trailer details some of the game’s bosses, and there’s set to be over 40 Legendary Bosses to conquer. In addition, there’s 200 enemy types to take on throughout your adventure, including intense 1v1 stand-offs.
There will be some enhancements for Nintendo Switch 2
According to a post on the Silksong Kickstarter page, supporters receiving a Nintendo Switch code for the game will need to additionally download a “Hollow Knight Silksong Upgrade Pack” from the eShop. This suggests some differences between the two versions. We’ll have to wait and see how the game performs on both.
How much is Silksong going to cost?
Ahead of today’s Silksong launch, Team Cherry has shared pricing info for the game. It’ll cost USD $19.99 / EUR €19.99 / JPY ¥2300. There’s no word on other regions just yet, but I’ll update you once we get more info.
Silksong countdown – just 6 hours to go!
Hello and welcome back to my live coverage of today’s Silksong launch. We’re now just 6 hours away from the release of the Hollow Knight sequel, which has been top of the wishlists of many gamers over the last few years.
That’s all for today
I’m signing off now until tomorrow morning. I’ll then be jumping back on, counting down the hours until release. Once Silksong is out, you’ll get my live impressions of the first couple of hours. See you there!
Reach the kingdom’s peak
Hollow Knight: Silksong sees Hornet captured and brought to a whole new world. She then has to battle powerful insectoid foes, while uncovering mysteries and meeting new allies. The goal is to reach the kingdom’s peak, though that’s sure to be a very challenging journey indeed. From what we’ve seen so far, there’s areas to explore deep underground, and a fast-travel beetle like in the first game to speed up traversal.
Hollow Knight Silksong countdown
It’s now just under 23 hours until the release of Silksong. After years of waiting, fans will soon be able to dive into the fully-fledged sequel to Hollow Knight. Personally, I’ll be jumping in as soon as it goes live. Thankfully, it’s unlikely to be a big download.
Where are the Silksong reviews?
Team Cherry has not sent out early copies of Silksong to reviewers. Everyone will be getting the game at launch, likely to honor the Kickstarter campaign supporters, and keep spoilers to a minimum. That means there won’t be any reviews for Silksong at launch. We’ll be following up some time next week with a review, so stay tuned to see how Silksong measures up to its predecessor.
We consider Hollow Knight to be a “game of the (last) generation”
Looking back, TechRadar published a selection of games that it considered to be the best of the generation (PS4, Xbox One in 2020). Writer Henry St Leger picked Hollow Knight, calling it “a haunting 2D platformer you need to master.” You can read the full write-up here.
Silksong is launching in Nintendo Switch 2
Silksong will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, as well as Switch. Personally, I’ll be picking the game up on Switch 2, making use of handheld mode to play on the go. I’ve always enjoyed Hollow Knight on portable devices, and hopefully Silksong will run well on the new hardware.
What I’m hoping to see from Silksong
Having looked through all of the gameplay trailers for Silksong, I’m thinking it’s going to be a very different game to its predecessor. This mostly comes from the change in protagonist. The knight from the first game felt like a real underdog; underpowered and up against the wall at all times. By comparison, Hornet is much more competent. She’s faster, has better traversal abilities, and should be more formidable in combat.
I’m hoping to see this shift in power dynamic translate to the boss battles. Will we still feel like David facing down Goliath? I’m hoping so, which would mean a change in how bosses measure up to the player in terms of power level. I’d also love to see some returning characters, but mostly I’m happy for Silksong to tell its own story.
Where can you play Hollow Knight Silksong?
Hollow Knight: Silksong launches on PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, XSX|S, Xbox One, PC, Linux, and MacOS. This is certainly a wide spread, ensuring that pretty much everyone can get in on the fun. It’s great to see a day one release for Mac users too; quite rare, in my experience.
Map revealed
We got a good look at the Silksong map during the reveal trailer. It features areas like Deep Docks, Far Fields and Greymoor. It certainly looks like Hollow Knight to me, with a huge interconnected map with plenty of hidden routes and secret areas to explore.
Can you preload Silksong?
Currently, you cannot pre-order or preload Hollow Knight Silksong. This is likely to be the case until launch, with the game going live for everyone at the times listed in the post below. We do know that it’ll cost USD $19.99 | EUR €19.99 | JPY ¥2300.
What time does Silksong come out?
Four days until release! Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on 4th September.
Release times:
7AM PT | 10AM ET | 4PM CEST | 11PM JST
Game price:
USD $19.99 | EUR €19.99 | JPY ¥2300 pic.twitter.com/JeDmozItpXSeptember 1, 2025
Silksong is now just a day away, coming September 4, 2025 at the following times:
- United States (East Coast): 10AM ET
- United States (West Coast): 7AM PT
- United Kingdom: 3PM BST
- Central Europe: 4PM CEST
- Japan (Tokyo): 11PM JST
- Australia (Sydney): 12AM AEST (September 5)
Welcome in!
Hello and happy Silksong release day-eve. The long awaited game will be out very soon indeed, allowing players to jump back into the vibrant and mysterious world of Hollow Knight. I’ll be covering the build up to launch, providing everything you need to know before jumping in. Once the game is out, you’ll get our up to date impressions, before a full review goes live next week.
