If you’ve kept an eye on the development of Hollow Knight: Silksong, you’d know the anticipation has been nothing short of torturous. This sequel to 2017’s beloved Hollow Knight has been underway seemingly forever, yet fans are still left guessing about its official release date and have yet to feast their eyes on any fresh gameplay trailers. The trio behind the magic, Team Cherry, has been notably tight-lipped, leaving the community in a whirlwind of speculation and excitement-starved frustration over the years.
Until just recently, the Hollow Knight fanbase was teetering on the edge of doubt, with some even suggesting that Silksong had fallen into the dreaded development limbo, akin to what happened with Ubisoft’s Beyond Good & Evil 2. However, the mood shifted dramatically following the latest Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Amid a flurry of upcoming third-party games, Nintendo gave a sneak peek of Silksong, teasing fans with just a few seconds of gameplay and a 2025 release confirmation. Needless to say, the announcement set the internet abuzz and quickly became a highlight of the Direct.
Now, let’s dive into the whirlwind marketing journey of Hollow Knight: Silksong. Back in 2019, Team Cherry flooded us with information, keeping the conversation active and fans engaged. Yet as time rolled on, updates became scarce, leaving us with little more than breadcrumbs to follow. February 14, 2019, marked the grand reveal with announcements for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch, gracing fans with a trailer and a deep dive video on their YouTube channel.
That year was rich with Silksong buzz. Just over a month later, on March 19, more character details surfaced in a blog post. Fast forward to E3 2019, and we were treated to a Nintendo Treehouse showcase, including the game’s opening scenes and its first boss fight. Team Cherry wrapped up that year with another development update in December, unveiling new enemies and offering a taste of the game’s soundtrack.
Over the following years, announcements spaced out significantly. The gap between major updates widened, leading up to a lengthy 693-day wait until the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. During this quiet spell, Team Cherry only trickled out minor confirmations that Silksong was still in the works, with nods in February 2022 and again in January 2025.
Initially slated for a 2023 launch, Silksong’s release was pushed back, sending ripples through the community. By May 2023, Team Cherry officially extended the deadline, with no new release date in sight, leaving fans hanging. Yet, the tide turned with Nintendo’s latest announcements. With a fresh 2025 release window across all platforms, it seems the agonizing wait may finally be nearing an end. Hopefully, this means more updates are just around the corner.
