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Hollow Knight: Silksong

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Hollow Knight: Silksong is Team Cherry's 2D Metroidvania sequel to Hollow Knight. Players control Hornet in the insect kingdom of Pharloom, exploring interconnected regions, traversing platforms, fighting enemies and bosses, crafting tools and completing quests.

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Hollow Knight screenshot: hand-drawn, side-scrolling, black outlines, flat / unlit (environment)
Hollow Knight: Silksong screenshot: hand-drawn, side-scrolling, black outlines, flat / unlit (environment, character)

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Release
Original release · Modern (PC / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox One / Series / Switch)
Developer
Team Cherry
Publisher
Team Cherry
Engine
Unity
Released
2025-09-04 Worldwide, Windows
2025-09-04 Worldwide, macOS
2025-09-04 Worldwide, Linux
2025-09-04 Worldwide, Nintendo Switch
2025-09-04 Worldwide, Nintendo Switch 2
2025-09-04 Worldwide, PlayStation 4
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Variants
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Type
original_platform_releases
Platforms
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X/S
Released
  • 2025-09-04, Worldwide, Windows
  • 2025-09-04, Worldwide, macOS
  • 2025-09-04, Worldwide, Linux
  • 2025-09-04, Worldwide, Nintendo Switch
  • 2025-09-04, Worldwide, PlayStation 4
  • 2025-09-04, Worldwide, PlayStation 5
  • 2025-09-04, Worldwide, Xbox One
  • 2025-09-04, Worldwide, Xbox Series X/S
Sources
Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Type
platform_edition
Platforms
  • Nintendo Switch 2
Released
  • 2025-09-04, Worldwide, Nintendo Switch 2
Art changes
Nintendo advertises higher resolution, improved frame rates and additional effects; no rebuilt artwork is established.
Sources
Credits
Ari Gibson Art, environments and animation; co-director
William Pellen Co-director
Links
official · steam · wikipedia · nintendo

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Hollow Knight series 2 games

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