Hollow Knight: Silksong Special Announcement Set for August 21 — Team Cherry Teases Fans Worldwide

Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to dominate conversations among Metroidvania fans as developer Team Cherry reveals that a dedicated "special announcement" is scheduled for August 21.

The update is set to go live at 7:30 AM PT / 10:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM UK Time / 4:30 PM in Europe, energizing a community that’s been waiting years for substantial news about one of the Nintendo Switch’s most-anticipated indie sequels. Team Cherry, the Australian indie studio behind the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, has maintained a reserved approach to Hollow Knight: Silksong's development—providing glimpses at progress but holding back on solid details, particularly regarding the release date.

In a recent statement, Team Cherry confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong is targeting a launch in 2025.

With the game's presence confirmed as playable at Gamescom 2025, which kicks off tomorrow, anticipation has reached a fever pitch. Speaking on their upcoming announcement, Team Cherry shared that more information on Silksong would be revealed during the specified livestream, inviting fans across the globe to tune in.

While the studio has not officially confirmed the content of the announcement, the community’s long-standing hopes center on a finalized release date and new gameplay details for Silksong’s debut on Nintendo Switch, as well as other platforms. Hollow Knight: Silksong, first unveiled in February 2019, promises to expand upon the atmospheric and challenging world first introduced in its predecessor.

The original Hollow Knight was praised for its intricate level design, soulful soundtrack, and deep lore.

After launching on PC in 2017 and arriving on Nintendo Switch via the eShop and other platforms in 2018, Hollow Knight steadily built a passionate fanbase and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Silksong places players in the role of Hornet, offering new traversal abilities, enemies, and handcrafted regions.

The continued success of Hollow Knight on the Nintendo Switch eShop and enthusiasm around Nintendo Direct announcements have made Silksong one of the most sought-after indie releases for the console.

The game’s prolonged development cycle has only served to highlight Team Cherry’s commitment to quality and polish. Fans can watch the Hollow Knight: Silksong special announcement live as it happens on Team Cherry’s official streaming channels.

As soon as more details are revealed, be sure to follow our ongoing coverage for all the latest on Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry’s development updates, and major happenings in the world of Nintendo Switch gaming.

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