Hollow Knight: Silksong Special Announcement Set for August 21—All Details and Times Revealed

Team Cherry, the acclaimed developer behind the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight series, has confirmed that a highly anticipated "special announcement" centered on Hollow Knight: Silksong will take place on August 21, 2025.

Fans of the Metroidvania phenomenon have been eagerly waiting for news on the sequel following years of anticipation, strong global sales of the original, and persistent demand for updates on platforms such as the Nintendo Switch. The official reveal will occur simultaneously across several time zones, making it accessible for fans around the world.

The announcement is scheduled for 7:30am PT / 10:30am ET / 3:30pm BST / 4:30pm CEST on Thursday, August 21.

For global players, this translates to 7:30am PDT for North America’s west coast, 10:30am EDT for the east coast, 3:30pm BST for the UK and Ireland, and 4:30pm CEST for central Europe.

Additional times include 11:30pm JST for Japan and 12:30am AEST the following day for Australian gamers.

The event will be streamed live via Team Cherry's official YouTube channel, where the broadcast has already gone live, allowing the community to gather and discuss expectations in real time. While Team Cherry has remained tight-lipped about the content of their upcoming announcement, it’s clear that the update will not include a release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong, as clarified by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier.

In a recent statement posted to BlueSky, Schreier confirmed that there will be no Silksong release date news at Gamescom Opening Night Live, despite recent teasers from host Geoff Keighley.

This direct clarification from industry insiders helps set expectations for the August 21 event, focusing attention instead on what Team Cherry chooses to reveal. Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially announced in 2019 as a follow-up exclusively for the Nintendo Switch and PC platforms, before expanding its target platforms due to overwhelming community interest.

The original Hollow Knight garnered widespread acclaim for its hand-drawn visuals, challenging gameplay, and intricate world-building, quickly becoming one of the top-selling indie titles on the Nintendo eShop.

Since its debut, Team Cherry has earned recognition for their engagement with the gaming community and commitment to quality, fueling anticipation for every update related to Silksong. As the gaming world tunes in for the August 21 announcement, fans, developers, and industry watchers will be looking for fresh gameplay footage, development updates, or new platform confirmations.

Regardless of what's unveiled, it's certain that Hollow Knight: Silksong will continue to be one of the most closely watched indie releases, particularly for Nintendo Switch owners and the Metroidvania fanbase.

Stay tuned to official channels and Nintendo Direct updates for the latest verified information on Team Cherry's next major milestone.

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