Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong is Team Cherry’s hand-drawn action-adventure sequel starring Hornet, who must fight and climb through the kingdom of Pharloom using acrobatic movement, needle attacks, silk abilities, tools, and quests. It released on September 4, 2025 across PC and major console families. Patch 5, version 1.0.30000, is the latest significant update announced before the free Sea of Sorrow expansion planned for 2026.

Latest update

Patch 5, version 1.0.30000, launched for PC on March 16, 2026. Team Cherry described it as the final significant update planned before the Sea of Sorrow expansion. The patch adds Traditional Chinese localization, substantially revises the German script, adjusts Silk Soar exits, and fixes bosses, enemies, tools, fast travel, collision behavior, and other edge cases.

Sea of Sorrow remains announced for 2026 as a free expansion for all players. Team Cherry has confirmed new areas, bosses, tools, and additional content but has not published an exact release date.

Release date and status

Hollow Knight: Silksong released on September 4, 2025. It is a complete paid game rather than an early-access build, and it continues to receive post-launch fixes and expansion development.

Platforms and availability

Silksong is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. PC storefronts include Steam, GOG, and Humble, and the Xbox release is also available through Xbox Game Pass.

Gameplay overview

Hornet uses fast acrobatic movement, needle attacks, silk abilities, healing, and craftable tools to cross Pharloom and defeat enemies. Exploration unlocks new routes, settlements, quests, tools, crests, and movement abilities across an interconnected kingdom.

Team Cherry lists more than 200 enemies and more than 40 bosses. Steel Soul mode provides an additional high-difficulty challenge after the main kingdom has been conquered.

Story, setting, or main mode

Hornet is captured and carried to Pharloom, a kingdom ruled by silk and song. Her pilgrimage climbs from lower regions toward the shining citadel while uncovering mysteries connected to the kingdom, its inhabitants, and Hornet’s own history.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The release trailer and preserved Steam images show Hornet’s movement, needle combat, bosses, platforming, and the hand-drawn regions of Pharloom.

Developer and publisher

Hollow Knight: Silksong is developed and published by Team Cherry. Christopher Larkin composed the orchestral score.

Download and availability

Silksong is sold through Steam, GOG, Humble, Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox storefronts. Sea of Sorrow will be free for existing players when it launches in 2026.

System / Device Requirements

Steam publishes separate Windows, macOS, and Linux tiers. Every desktop configuration requires 8 GB of storage. Windows begins at a Core i3-3240 or FX-4300 with 4 GB RAM and GTX 560 Ti or Radeon HD 7750 graphics; the recommended tier uses a Core i5-3470, 8 GB RAM, and GTX 1050 or Radeon R9 380 graphics.

macOS support begins with Big Sur 11, a Core i3, 4 GB RAM, and a Metal-capable Intel or AMD GPU. Apple M1 is included in the recommended Mac tier. Linux support covers 64-bit Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04 with hardware targets matching the Windows CPU, memory, and GPU tiers.

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