Hollow Knight: Silksong - Anticipated Release Date and Latest Updates

It has been over four years since the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular Metroidvania game from Team Cherry. Despite initial plans for a first half of 2023 release, the game's launch has been delayed with no official release date in sight. The prolonged wait has led to an intense build-up of excitement among fans, potentially overshadowing other promising indie game projects. Team Cherry's lack of transparency regarding the game's development has only fueled speculation and further increased anticipation.

When Will Hollow Knight: Silksong Come Out?

Despite the delay of Hollow Knight: Silksong and the uncertainty surrounding its release date, it is possible that the game may still come out in the second half of 2023. However, it is more realistic to expect a release date in 2024. Team Cherry has not yet confirmed a new release date, leaving fans to speculate based on the limited information available. The game was showcased at the Xbox Games Showcase in 2022, indicating that development was nearing completion and plans were in place for a release in the first half of 2023.

However, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Lead, Matthew Griffin, recently explained in a development update that the delay was due to the game's ambitious scope and the developers' desire to create the best possible product. This suggests that more time is needed to ensure that the game is polished and meets the high standards set by the developers. Unfortunately, this also means that there may not be any further updates on Silksong at this year's Xbox Games Showcase or Summer Game Fest. Nonetheless, many fans are taking this delay as a sign that Team Cherry is committed to delivering a high-quality game.

The Hollow Knight community remains anxious about the length of time that has passed since the game's announcement, and recent incidents like the expiration of the game's website domain have only added to their concerns. While it may be hyperbolic to suggest that the game is not coming out or is not even real, the lack of concrete details over the past four years has led some to question whether there is any truth to the joke.

Griffith has confirmed that Team Cherry is still working hard on Hollow Knight: Silksong. However, his vague statement that more details will only be revealed closer to release suggests that a late 2023 release is unlikely. More realistic estimates place the game's release date sometime in 2024, with an early 2024 release being possible but not guaranteed. Given the game's massive undertaking for an indie team, it is unlikely that its scale has been solidified yet.

The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong is well-founded, as the development team is expected to build upon the beloved features of the original game. Despite the long wait ahead, fans can expect a promising successor to be released on multiple platforms including PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.