Nintendo has released a list of games with release windows, andHollow Knight: Silksongis listed in one of the categories, finally giving fans a definitive launch window. The highly anticipated sequel to theHollow Knight is finally coming out this year, despite being announced over six years ago. TheSilksongcommunity has been speculating about when the game might release ever since it was officiallyannounced for the Switch 2after years of silence.
The newest theory states thatSilksongmay be revealed sometime between June 6 and September 18. This potential release window is based on aNintendolisting of the game, which was first spotted byTomNook5085on Reddit, and the recently revealedexhibit at the Australian museum ACMI, where a fully playable version of Silksong will take center stage.
Why This Silksong Release Window Is The Most Likely Thus Far
The Theory Is Based On Official Sources
Between the lack of communication from developer Team Cherry to thecryptic X riddlesofHollow Knightco-creator William Pellen (aka Little Bomey),fans have been grasping at any news they can find. This has led to somewild theories about the game’s release datebased around puzzles and doughnuts, none of which, so far, have proven true.
The newest theory, however, is backed by actual evidence.Silksonghas been added to a Nintendo page, which lists games that will launch alongside the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 on June 6, and titles that will be released later in the year.Hollow Knight: Silksongis now officially included in the latter category,confirming that the game will release sometime after June 6.
The Game Worlds exhibit at ACMI is another piece of the puzzle. The game’s appearance in the museum seems toimply that the full game will already be out by the start of the exhibit, which is slated for September 18. These two pieces of evidence, when taken together, form the most believable release window timeframe so far: after June 6 but before September 18.
Silksong Has Become Legendary
Despite Years Of Waiting, The Silksong Community Is Still Going Strong
Games often stuck in development limbo, but none are quite as famous or havesuch a dedicated community asSilksong. Fans of the upcoming game have been eagerly awaiting the game’s release for over six years, with one release date delay and little to no information from Team Cherry on the game’s progress. This has caused the community tosplit off into groups of doubters and believers, each arguing their point through memes and “Silkposts” (fake news and information about the game that have taken on a life of their own).
Thanks to the community and the success ofHollow Knight,the hype forSilksonghas only grown in the years without developer updates. The game is currently (and has been for quite a while) the most wishlisted game onSteam, with the indie title sitting ahead of gaming giant From Software’sElden Ring Nightreign. It seems that now, at long last,Hollow Knight: Silksongwill finally see the light of day sometime within the next four months.
