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Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong came out on September 4, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac. It is developed and published by Team Cherry.

Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site

At a glance
ReleasedSep 4, 2025
Price$19.99Steam US
How long17 hMain story · 82 h to 100%
PlatformsPC · PS5 +79 platforms

Key facts

Release date
September 4, 2025
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, Mac
Developer
Team Cherry
Publisher
Team Cherry
Genres
Platform, Adventure, Indie
Critic rating
90/100
Price

How much is Hollow Knight: Silksong?

$19.99

On Steam (US store).

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Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

Length

How long is Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Players report about 17 hours to finish the main story, averaged from 27 submitted times.

Main story
17 hours
Main + extras
52 hours
Completionist
82 hours

Source: IGDB, checked . Averages of 27 player-submitted times, not an official length; yours will vary.

PC specs

Hollow Knight: Silksong PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newerRecommendedWindows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
ProcessorMinimumIntel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300RecommendedIntel Core i5-3470
MemoryMinimum4 GB RAMRecommended8 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumGeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)RecommendedGeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
DirectXMinimumVersion 10RecommendedVersion 10
StorageMinimum8 GB available spaceRecommended8 GB available space
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (11)
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional ChineseFull audio in all of them
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows, macOS, SteamOS / Linux

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

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.

Storyline

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.

Screenshots

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FAQ

Hollow Knight: Silksong: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did Hollow Knight: Silksong come out?

Hollow Knight: Silksong came out on September 4, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.

Is Hollow Knight: Silksong out yet?

Yes. Hollow Knight: Silksong came out on September 4, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.

How much does Hollow Knight: Silksong cost?

Hollow Knight: Silksong costs $19.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 3, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is Hollow Knight: Silksong on?

Hollow Knight: Silksong is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.

Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.

What are the Hollow Knight: Silksong PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Hollow Knight: Silksong as Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300, 4 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB), with 8 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5-3470, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB). The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

How long is Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Based on 27 player-submitted times on IGDB, the main story takes about 17 hours, the main story plus extras about 52 hours and a completionist run about 82 hours in Hollow Knight: Silksong. These are averages from a small group of players, not an official length.

Who is making Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Hollow Knight: Silksong is developed and published by Team Cherry.

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