Hollow Knight: Silksong has officially received a price tag and a global release date. The reveal from Team Cherry also comes with fresh details about the long-awaited game, which has been in development for over five years. These latest updates provide fans with a clearer view of what to expect when the sequel launches.
Affordable Pricing for an AAA Title
As per an article by Gaming Amigos, Hollow Knight: Silksong will retail for €19.99 in Europe, ¥2300 in Japan, and $19.99 in the United States. The price stands out as a modest tag in a market where AAA titles have rising prices.
According to Kotaku, fans and critics alike praise Team Cherry’s choice to make the game affordable for fans.
“Ultimately, our main interest is that as many people as possible play our games, and we want to price them such that players can do so,” wrote Co-director Ari Gibson on X.
The post reflects Team Cherry’s dedication to accessibility and player-first development. This stance has also strengthened their reputation and earned goodwill from fans.
Release Date and Global Launch Times
After seven long years, Hollow Knight: Silksong will officially launch on September 4, 2025. The launch goes live simultaneously across the following time zones:
- 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET – United States
- 4 p.m. CEST – Central Europe
- 11 p.m. JST – Japan
With these release times, players from all over the world can start playing at roughly the same moment.
Broad Platform Support
The video game will be available across platforms:
- Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
- PC via Windows and Steam
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Similarly, it will roll out day one via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
What to Expect from Hollow Knight: Silksong
As Gaming Amigos reports, the sequel centers on the new protagonist, Hornet. In particular, it takes players through the mysterious Kingdom of Pharloom. Silksong features more than 200 enemies and 40 bosses in vibrant 2D art design environments. At the same time, fans can expect challenging combat, exploration, and platforming. It builds on the original’s formula but offers new tools and mechanics that improve the gameplay.
The Long Wait is Over
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release has been a long time coming. While it faced delays, they were not because of setbacks. Gibson said in a Bloomberg interview that it was due to the careful and joyful process of making the game.
Now that it will roll out in a couple of days, fans can finally experience what Team Cherry spent years creating.
