Hollow Knight: Silksong Trailer Finally Drops with September 4 Release Date — The Wait Ends
After years of delays and meme-fueled speculation, Team Cherry has finally set a date. Hollow Knight: Silksong lands September 4, 2025—and yes, there’s a shiny new trailer to prove it.
Here’s the TL;DR...
Team Cherry released the Silksong launch trailer on August 21, 2025, confirming a September 4 release.
Launching on all platforms, with day-one Xbox Game Pass.
The trailer spotlights Hornet’s fluid needle-and-silk combat and the new kingdom of Pharloom.
The Trailer Reveal
Team Cherry teased the trailer 48 hours in advance, dropping it on August 21st across social media. Complete with snappy combat and silk-based prowess; the footage is lean but confident—exactly the kind of proof-of-life longtime followers were waiting for.
Six Years of Anticipation
Originally announced in 2019 as an offshoot-turned-sequel, Silksong has been gaming’s favorite “When?” joke for years. The new trailer ends that limbo. Community threads flipped from speculation to celebration within minutes; for a series built on atmosphere and patience, closure feels particularly sweet.
What’s New This Time
The trailer teases a faster, airier combat loop built around Hornet’s needle, silk parries, and bind-style counters. Expect new NPCs and enemy families, plus a progression system tailored to her toolset. Early write-ups highlight Pharloom as a broader, more vertical playground that leans into non-linear routing and set-piece boss hunts. It reads like Hollow Knight, but sharper and more acrobatic.
Platforms & Release Details
Release date: September 4, 2025
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Availability: Day one on Xbox Game Pass
Team Cherry reiterated “all platforms” for launch. Physical editions are expected to follow (as with the original), with pricing still to be announced.
Community Buzz
The mood is pure relief mixed with hype. Social feeds and subreddits rallied around the “it’s real” moment, dissecting frame-by-frame ability reveals and environment cues from Pharloom. After a marathon wait, the prevailing vibe is cautious optimism turning into full-on countdown mode.
Quick Primer — What Is Hollow Knight?
The 2017 original is a hand-drawn Metroidvania set in the subterranean ruins of Hallownest. It’s beloved for intricate level design, tough-but-fair combat, and environmental storytelling—an indie staple that built its legend on challenge and discovery.
What Is Silksong?
A full sequel starring Hornet, the Knight’s half-sister. She ascends Pharloom, a haunted kingdom of pilgrims and silk, on a mission tied to a creeping curse. Expect a bigger world, 40 new bosses, and a moveset emphasizing speed, reach, and mid-air control—an evolution of the original’s precision with a more athletic rhythm.
Sources
IGN — Trailer coverage and feature breakdown (Aug 21, 2025)
GamesRadar — Trailer analysis and feature notes (Aug 21, 2025)
Team Cherry — Official trailer via YouTube/X (Aug 21, 2025)
News compiled and edited by Derek Gibbs and Steven Bubbles on August 21, 2025. Follow us on ClownfishTV.com for more gaming, pop culture, and tech news, and consider subscribing for only $5/month to unlock exclusive podcasts and other content.