Hollow Knight: Silksong Playable Demo Announced for ACMI's Game Worlds Exhibit

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the much-anticipated sequel from indie developer Team Cherry, will be showcased in a special playable demo at Australia’s ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) in partnership with the Melbourne Museum.

This collaboration, announced this week, represents the first major public hands-on opportunity for gamers eager to experience Silksong, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, which first launched on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms. As part of ACMI’s celebrated 'Game Worlds' exhibit, beginning September 18th, 2025, visitors to the Melbourne Museum will have the chance to play Hollow Knight: Silksong on location.

The Game Worlds exhibit shines a spotlight on the innovative design and artistry driving the global video game industry, with Silksong featured as a key example of indie craftsmanship and visual storytelling.

The event promises to draw significant attention from the gaming community, with Silksong long considered one of the most anticipated releases for the Nintendo Switch and other hardware platforms. In an official statement, ACMI emphasized the importance of celebrating creativity and ingenuity in games like Hollow Knight: Silksong, noting that its inclusion in the Game Worlds exhibit underscores the increasing influence of indie developers in shaping the future of video game design.

A representative from Team Cherry echoed this sentiment, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to connect with fans in their home city and to highlight the talent and artistry that goes into creating immersive game experiences. To coincide with the exhibit announcement, ACMI and Team Cherry also released an official spritesheet featuring Hornet, the agile protagonist of Silksong.

The spritesheet offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the game’s distinctive art style, further cementing the title’s reputation for meticulous design and character animation. Hollow Knight: Silksong has generated tremendous excitement since its original reveal and was initially announced as coming to the Nintendo Switch and other platforms.

While the game’s precise release date remains unconfirmed as of this writing, the public demo at ACMI presents attendees with a unique opportunity to experience the title firsthand and appreciate its visual and mechanical evolution since the original Hollow Knight’s launch in 2017.

With millions of copies sold and widespread acclaim, Team Cherry's debut title set a new standard for atmospheric platformers on the Nintendo Switch eShop and elsewhere. The Game Worlds exhibit runs from September 18th, 2025, at the Melbourne Museum, providing industry professionals, fans, and newcomers alike a rare look at some of the most compelling design work in contemporary video games.

For more details on Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry, and upcoming Nintendo Switch releases, stay tuned to official announcements and further coverage from ACMI.

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