At this point, the wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release has become an experience in and of itself. Any morsel of information about Hollow Knight: Silksong is cherished by the community, reassured that the game could be nearing release. In contrast, there are also the moments of radio silence which are used to Silkpost and spread tongue-in-cheek misinformation, keeping the morale of fans up as they wait.

There is a very good chance that the wait for more information may be over soon, though. While Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Summer Game Fest presence, or lack thereof, left a lot to be desired, there is still hope that fans will be graced with a new reveal. In fact, it seems as though there could be an opportunity for Hollow Knight: Silksong news right around the corner.

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While the wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong has become part of the experience, it will soon be over, allowing the game to start its life cycle.

A Rumored Nintendo Direct Could Include Silksong

Nintendo Direct May Be Happening in July

Following the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, players have anticipated that there will be a Nintendo Direct soon. The console is in its early stages of life, and yet, there is still a lot of information that players do not know about, such as the release dates of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders, as well as what players can expect in the system’s future.

A Nintendo Direct is expected sooner rather than later, and there is a chance that one of these events may be held towards the end of July 2025. A lot of time has passed since the last major showcase, and rumors have been circulating for a while that another is due. Thanks to the newest rumor of a July 2025 Nintendo Direct, players could be in for a treat, especially Hollow Knight: Silksong fans.

Fans Could Expect a Silksong Appearance

A Hollow Knight: Silksong announcement during a Nintendo Direct isn’t out of the question. The game has been featured in a few Nintendo Directs over the years, most recently appearing in the Partner Sizzle Reel in April 2025’s Switch 2-centric Direct, suggesting at the time that Hollow Knight: Silksong will release before the end of the year. If there is a Nintendo Direct planned for some time in July, it would not be unrealistic to expect some Hollow Knight: Silksong news.

Fans of the game have been starved of Hollow Knight: Silksong news for quite some time, and as the end of 2025 slowly draws closer, expectations for announcements begin to rise. Prior to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, fans had waited almost two years for a true Hollow Knight: Silksong development update, and if the game is expected to release before the year draws to a close, it should take every opportunity it can get to give any relevant news to its fans.

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Nintendo's Rumored July 2025 Direct Has a Lot of Ground to Cover

There have been rumors about a new Nintendo Direct this month, and it would be the perfect opportunity for Nintendo to bring out the big guns.

Silksong's Release Date Could Be Drawing Near

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The rumored July 2025 Nintendo Direct could be the perfect opportunity for the Hollow Knight: Silksong release date to be announced. The confirmation that the game will be released in 2025 does offer some reassurance, but without any updates or a specific release date, fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong could reasonably grow concerned about this release window. The game has been delayed well beyond its original release window of 2023, so it’s no wonder why some may fear that 2025 could be unlikely. An announcement within the current month has the potential to calm the worries of fans and maintain the hype.

There is so much information that players still don’t know about Hollow Knight: Silksong. It is well-established as a sequel to the original Hollow Knight, meaning players can expect a similar gameplay experience, but players still haven’t been shown many of the game’s new mechanics or bosses. Despite this, the most crucial piece of missing information is Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release date. New gameplay footage helps to generate more hype and make the game feel more real to players, but until they know when they can get their hands on it themselves, gameplay information only goes so far.

Recent Xbox News Proved Relevant for Silksong

There is some hope for an early release date, although nothing specific is known. It has been confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong will release before the ROG Xbox Ally, being available in time for the handheld’s launch, and before the holiday season. This is reassuring, though it is still quite vague. The ROG Xbox Ally also doesn’t have a specific release date other than Holiday 2025, and how much earlier the game will release is not known. If anything, this news only reconfirms that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available before the end of the year. The rumored Nintendo Direct in July 2025 could be an ideal time to ease concerns and give fans an actual release date.

A Hollow Knight: Silksong announcement during a Nintendo Direct isn’t out of the question.

Fans already know that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable in September at ACMI Game Worlds as a demo. This is unlikely to include the full game, and will instead give players a taste of the experience. It’s very possible that Hollow Knight: Silksong could release prior to the museum exhibit, but more realistically, it may launch afterward. This gives Hollow Knight: Silksong a release window from mid-September to late December. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the possible July 2025 Nintendo Direct could finally give fans some clarity on its actual release date.

Hollow Knight: Silksong has become one of the most highly anticipated games of recent years. That said, Hollow Knight: Silksong has more competition than ever since its initial announcement, so any new information has to prove to players that the wait has been worthwhile and can deliver on their expectations. Players still have plenty of time to conjure up some new theories and in-jokes related to the game, but if there is an announcement at the potential July 2025 Nintendo Direct, it won’t be long before fans transition into the post-release phase of the game.

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Released
September 4, 2025
ESRB
Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood
Developer(s)
Team Cherry
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Team Cherry
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Metroidvania, Action, Adventure, Soulslike