Hollow Knight: Silksong has received multiple ratings and an Xbox store page in the last few weeks, pointing to imminent release news.
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel, has been shrouded in mystery for over two years since its 2022 Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase debut. However, recent age ratings from different countries suggest that Team Cherry has completed the game or is close to doing so. While no specific release date has been announced, fans can hope for a launch within the coming months.
Hollow Knight: Silksong has been classified as “PG” with Mild Violence in Australia on April 2. Previously, the game received a “12 years or older” rating in South Korea. Additionally, Silksong now has an Xbox page, nearly two years after its announcement for Xbox, which appeared on April 1st of all days. Most notably, the ESRB has rated Hollow Knight: Silksong as “E” for Everyone 10+. This flurry of significant updates hints at the forthcoming release news.
Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced in February 2019, two years after the original’s release, but has yet been released. It was showcased in June 2022 as one of the many games expected within the following 12 months, revealing it will be launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. The game did not launch in 2023 as anticipated. Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry’s Marketing & Publishing Manager, shared that while a release was planned for the first half of 2023, development continues. “We’re thrilled with the game’s progress, and it has expanded significantly, so we’re taking the time needed to ensure its quality,” he stated. Initially conceived as an expansion to the original, Silksong has evolved into a full-fledged standalone game.
Keep an eye out during the Xbox Showcase on June 9 and the Summer Game Fest on June 7 for potential news about Silksong’s release, if they don’t come before.
When the release date news come, Hollow Knight: Silksong will be launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and GOG. It will also be available day one on PC & Xbox Game Pass.
Watch the latest gameplay trailer below:
