After years of not showing up to the party, Hollow Knight: Silksong made a brief appearance at Gamescom Opening Night Live this week. It opened the show with what was essentially a “proof of life” reel, and is playable on the showfloor in Cologne right now. Team Cherry also teased a “special announcement” for the long-awaited Metroidvania just before the show, separate from the short clip we saw on stage. Knowing this presentation was coming probably softened the blow of its fleeting appearance, and now, we know the “special announcement” is the one fans have been waiting for. Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date.
Silksong will come to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, and Switch 2 on September 4. The announcement came after a gorgeous trailer showcasing its fast-paced, action platforming combat, a vast assortment of weirdos and bosses to fight, and its beautiful 2D environments.