Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silksong is easily one of the most anticipated indie releases, but we've not heard much about it since it was announced as a "day one" Game Pass title last June during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase.
If you are wondering what's happened to it, there's seemingly no need to worry. Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Xbox, Sarah Bond, recently reminded fans this game is still "coming day 1" to Xbox Game Pass.
Unsurprisingly, her tweet did generate a few responses asking when exactly the game would be released. As of June last year, it was meant to be released within the next 12 months.
Here's a bit about what to expect when it does arrive:
"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.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. 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."
If you haven't already played the first game, it's well worth a look. Our sister site Nintendo Life gave Hollow Knight nine out of ten stars - praising it as one of the "finest, richest adventures" you can have.
Are you excited for Silksong? When do you think we'll see it arrive on Xbox? Comment below.
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Sweet its coming to GP day 1, but I'll probably also buy it on switch for the portability.
It’s unlikely but I would love it if there was cross save between platforms for this game. That way I’d likely get it on game pass and buy it on switch with one save file.
Even my missus loved the first game...so she will be happy to know this is day 1 at no extra cost
I need it now
Hook it into my veins
Will definitely buy the inevitable physical collector’s edition of this. I don’t engage with that BS for most games, but I need the physical PS5 CE to go next to my PS4 CE and boxed PC copy of the first game.
We don't even know what day that day is but this will be one of the games that deserves to be owned. I'll get the Steam version.
My most anticipated indie by a distance and #3 after Zelda and Starfield. I want them to take as long as they need to get it right, but at the same time it's been a loooooong time coming.
FYI It was never included on Xbox's graphic for games appearing in 2022/2023... the wait continues.
9/10 for the original Hollow Knight is too low by about one point
It’s up there with the best of the best for me.
@Sam_TSM The trailer showed no release window but it was announced in the June 2022 showcase that everything present would release within the next 12 months. So if everything stays on track, it'll release by June 2023.
Xbox promised that all their E3 titles were coming within 12 months, so I’m expecting this one to release in 2025 or so. I remember when this game was supposed to be out in 2019.
I recall a while back it was said Silksong will have a period of PC and Nintendo Switch exclusivity, so I basically expect to hear about a release on Nintendo’s next Direct that’s rumoured to be soon (they could possibly shadow-drop it, even) followed by a general release 6 months later. If the Direct comes soon and they DO shadow-drop it, that could align with a Gamepass release by June.
Hi there fellow gamers;
I cannot wait for HK SilkSong. Absolutely loved the first one, as I consider it to be the Best MetroidVania game since SOTn and SM.
But it has been so long since the first anouncement and we´ve seen so little of the game as well....
Hopefully, we won´t have to wait much longer.
Cheers, stay safe everyone and happy gaming to us all
@themightyant
FYI it was included in there June 2022 "E3" show where every game shown will be out in the next 12 months, show.
Every single Nintendo show, big or small for the 2 years before that show every Nintendo YouTuber would claim that Hollow Night Silk Song would be in that show for sure. No one expected to first see it at a damn Xbox show that is for sure.
@Stoned_Patrol Yeah, I know it was in the next 12 months "E3" showcase but the reality is this game has been in development for such a long time many fans aren't convinced it's coming this year, we've got our hopes up so often, especially when it didn't make the Microsoft "this next year" infographic.
To give you an idea of that Silksong actually was shown first in a Nintendo Direct 4 years ago (Feb 2019) suggesting it might come out very soon. At the time it was only announced for Switch, PC, Mac and Linux, which was why the Xbox Game Pass announce was such a surprise.
It was also featured as the cover story on EDGE magazine 2 years ago in Jan 2021 again suggesting is was close to release.
There has been virtual radio silence in between. So as I said looking forward to this one but it's been a looooong long time coming and won't believe it's coming till the devs give us a date / it is in out hands.
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