Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally on its way after years of waiting and endless talk in the community. The sequel has been teased and delayed so often that most players now just want straight answers. With the release close, it feels like the right moment to focus on what’s confirmed. The rest can finally be left behind.
I’ve rounded up the key details so you don’t have to search around. You’ll find the release times and pricing across regions. I have also mentioned the supported platforms and covered the preload details. Stick around! I will make sure you know exactly when and where to jump in.
What Hollow Knight: Silksong Has in Store?
Silksong is built as a full sequel to Hollow Knight. It puts Hornet in the spotlight as the main character. This time, you climb through a new kingdom built around speed, agility, and sharper combat.
Team Cherry has designed it as a true standalone release for modern consoles and PC, complete with new enemies, a much larger world, and mechanics that push movement and momentum to the front.
If you enjoyed the mood and challenge of the first game, this sequel promises an even bigger adventure.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Times (CEST & Other Zones)
Silksong goes live on September 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM CEST. Steam already lists the date, and even Wikipedia is on the same page. The launch is fully synchronized, so no one has to wait for regional drops.
For quick conversions, use these local times so you and your friends can plan:
| Region / Timezone | Time | Date |
| Los Angeles (PT) | 7:00 AM | September 4 |
| New York (ET) | 10:00 AM | September 4 |
| London (BST) | 3:00 PM | September 4 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 11:00 PM | September 4 |
How Much Will Hollow Knight: Silksong Cost? (Price Breakdown)
The launch price is set, and it is friendly to the wallet for a big sequel. You are looking at $19.99 in the US and €19.99 in Europe, which is only a small step up from the original’s price at launch.
Japan will see a ¥2300 tag, and UK pricing trends point to a mid-teens price once regional store pages settle.
Pricing by region:
| Region | Price |
| US | $19.99 |
| Europe | €19.99 |
| Japan | ¥2300 |
Hollow Knight: Silksong Supported Platforms
The confirmed platforms cover pretty much everything modern. You can play on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC, with Linux and macOS support also listed. There is also a free “enhanced features” upgrade for Switch 2 via a downloadable upgrade pack if you are on that system.
It is a day-one title on Xbox Game Pass, and it is available on Windows as part of the same rollout, so it is easy to install if you already use the Xbox app. Platform store pages are live with the synchronized global unlock time, so you can plan a clean start across your library.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Preload Info
Let’s talk preload in simple terms so you can plan. There are no traditional pre-orders for Silksong on major storefronts, which usually means no classic preloads on PlayStation, Switch, or Steam ahead of time. That said, Game Pass has a handy “Add to Play Later” and pre-install flow, and some players use the Xbox app to kick off installs as soon as preloads flip on.
Here is the current state by platform:
- Xbox and PC Game Pass: Day-one availability, with pre-install often surfacing close to launch via the Xbox app or “Add to Play Later,” though it may appear late in the window. Check the app and store page today and right before launch to catch it the moment it goes live.
- PlayStation: No pre-order button means no confirmed preload window, so expect a straight unlock at the listed global time. Keep the console in rest mode with auto-download features on for other titles, but this one will unlock at the posted time.
- Nintendo Switch and Switch 2: No pre-order setup and no preload date has been announced, so plan to download at unlock and grab the Switch 2 upgrade pack if you are on that system. Watch the eShop for the upgrade pack listing at launch.
- Steam and PC Storefronts: Expect a direct unlock at the posted time, since no preload has been announced alongside price and timing info. Wishlist and watch the store page countdown for the exact moment it opens.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Download Size and Storage
On PC, the trackers list roughly 9 GB required, which is light and easy to fit on almost any drive. The original Hollow Knight sits around 7.4 GB on Steam, so expect a small bump here for the sequel.
On Xbox, store watchers and community listings point to roughly the high-single-digit gigabyte range for Silksong, which lines up with the PC figures. As always, final sizes can shift slightly with day-one patches, so double-check the store page before installing.
Wrapping Up
Here is the quick hit one more time, so you are set when the clock strikes- Hollow Knight: Silksong unlock is at 4:00 PM CEST on September 4, with synchronized global times across PC and consoles. The price lands at $19.99 / €19.99 / ¥2300, with Game Pass access on day one if that is your plan. Platforms include PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2 via a free upgrade pack, and PC with Linux and macOS support.
If you want zero friction, open your store pages now, keep an eye on the Game Pass app for any pre-install switches, and clear the small amount of space Silksong needs. I will be right there with you at launch, ready to climb. See you!