Hollow Knight: Silksong demo expected at Australian Museum in September, prompting release date speculation

After limited news since its 2019 unveiling, the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct teased Hollow Knight: Silksong. Its developers have promised a larger world to explore, inhabited by a massive collection of enemies. The Nintendo trailer only revealed a general 2025 Hollow Knight: Silksong release date. However, IGN now reports that the title will be playable as a September event.

The ACMI (Australia's National Museum of Screen Culture) showcase may not have received much attention if it weren't for the game demo. In Melbourne, the September Game Worlds exhibit will focus on the protagonist Hornet's new sprites. Attendees can also expect insight into boss fights and the game's unique visuals. The preceding Metroidvania title boasts a distinctive art style and surprisingly challenging combat.

With the somewhat random museum setting, some gamers anticipate a Hollow Knight: Silksong release date before September. After the Nintendo Direct teaser, it would seem sensible for developers Team Cherry to feature the game at a major Spring or Summer spectacle. Fans hope to learn a more precise date for its debut, if not the price as well.

The original Hollow Knight thrived in the handheld form factor, leading to strong sales on the Nintendo Switch. After a Polish retail leak, its sequel will likely become a physical Switch 2 game. PlayStation and Xbox console owners can also look forward to the title. Still, the game is highly anticipated on the Steam marketplace. Hollow Knight: Silksong tops the list of the most followed upcoming releases.