Hollow Knight: Silksong
by Team Cherry
Released September 4, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
About Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the epic action-adventure of bugs and heroes. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
Hollow Knight: Silksong FAQ
When did Hollow Knight: Silksong come out?
Hollow Knight: Silksong was released on September 4, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Hollow Knight: Silksong launched on PlayStation 5 on September 4, 2025.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Hollow Knight: Silksong launched on Xbox Series X|S on September 4, 2025.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Hollow Knight: Silksong launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2025.
Who is making Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Hollow Knight: Silksong is developed by Team Cherry.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong multiplayer?
No. Hollow Knight: Silksong is single player only.
How much does Hollow Knight: Silksong cost?
Hollow Knight: Silksong costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 90% of 424,970 reviews are positive. Critics average 90/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Hollow Knight: Silksong?
The minimum GPU is GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Hollow Knight: Silksong system requirements page.
Hollow Knight series
3 games in release order
