What Time Does Silksong Release?

Since the final hours of the Hollow Knight Kickstarter campaign back in 2014 – when Hornet was finally funded as a DLC character for the incoming game – fans have been not-so-patiently anticipating this sequel to the beloved indie classic for a long, long time. After years of waiting, fans finally know the exact time Hollow Knight: Silksong will release on its launch day.

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Thanks to backend updates on Steam and the PlayStation store, the exact time Silksong launches is now public. This guide explains what time Hollow Knight: Silksong releases and offers a chart of common time zones across the world with times that correspond with the Silksong release time.

When Does Hollow Knight: Silksong Release?

Hollow Knight Silksong Release Time

According to the Steam countdown timer, PlayStation Store launch timer, and other storefronts online, Hollow Knight: Silksong will release at 10 a.m. EDT on September 4, 2025.

This launch time for Hollow Knight: Silksong allows almost every time zone to play the game on September 4 in their local time. However, if you live in a time zone to the east of China, you may have to wait until the late hours of the night – or the early morning of the following Friday, September 5 – to play the moment Silksong launches.

Can You Play Hollow Knight: Silksong Early?

Unfortunately, there is no way to play Hollow Knight: Silksong early. There is no Early Access period for the game, nor is there Advanced Access granted for pre-ordering the game.

• To learn more about the details surrounding the release of Silksong, refer to our guide on frequently asked questions about Silksong – including information on Silksong's price, platforms, and other pertinent details about the game.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch Time Chart

To find out when Hollow Knight: Silksong releases in your local area, convert 10 a.m. EDT on September 4, 2025 to your time zone. To help players figure out what time Silksong releases on September 4 in their local area, refer to this chart of common time zones across the world, which lists the exact time you can expect Silksong to be available in your area.

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September 4, 2025

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Developer(s)

Team Cherry

Engine

Unity

Franchise

Hollow Knight

Number of Players

Single-player

PC Release Date

September 4, 2025

Genre(s)

Metroidvania, Action, Adventure, Soulslike

Platform(s)

PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC

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