"Silksong Briefly Appears in Switch 2 Direct"

Hollow Knight: Silksong has officially been confirmed for a 2025 release, reigniting excitement among fans after years of anticipation. Discover the latest details and the journey behind this long-awaited sequel.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Confirmed for 2025 Release

A Glimmer of Hope: Silksong Appears in Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

Featured in a fast-paced montage of upcoming titles for the next-generation console, this brief showcase has done wonders for morale. For a game that’s seen minimal updates in recent years, this inclusion signals tangible progress and solidifies its place in the Switch 2’s launch window lineup.

The Long and Winding Road: Silksong’s Announcement Timeline

The journey to this point has been marked by patience, speculation, and cautious optimism. Originally conceptualized as DLC for the original Hollow Knight, Silksong quickly grew into a standalone sequel due to its ambitious design and expanded narrative scope. Since its initial teaser in 2019, however, official updates have been sparse, fueling both concern and curiosity.

A major moment came in June 2022, when a new trailer debuted during an Xbox Games Showcase. The high-quality footage reignited widespread belief that a release was imminent. Yet, as months passed without further news, those hopes faded into the familiar cycle of waiting.

More recently, subtle signs pointed toward forward momentum. The Steam store page for Silksong was quietly updated with a 2025 copyright notice and added support for GeForce Now, suggesting active development. Then, just one week before the Switch 2 Direct, the game reappeared in a major way—this time confirming a 2025 launch window.

As the release year approaches, fans are once again embracing the ritual of “copium” inhalation—balancing realistic patience with uncontainable excitement. The promise of returning to the world of Hallownest, this time as Hornet in the kingdom of Pharloom, feels closer than ever.

With the iconic "SHAW" echoing once more in the community’s imagination, anticipation builds for what’s sure to be a landmark entry in the Metroidvania genre.

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