Hollow Knight: Silksong release date set — what matters on day one

                    
Hollow Knight: Silksong is officially locked for September 4, 2025, ending the long wait with a clear on-the-record reveal and a fresh release trailer embedded below.
Release date and platforms
Team Cherry confirmed a September 4 launch across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with day-one Xbox Game Pass for console and PC noted in the reveal. For PC players, the official Steam page is live for wishlisting and core feature visibility like controller support and OS targets.


Launch date: September 4, 2025, with synchronized storefront timing.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Services: Day-one Xbox Game Pass on console and PC.
Prep: Wishlist on Steam to auto-catch preload notifications.

What changes for veterans
Hornet leads, and the shift speeds everything up. Movement leans into aerial pressure and proactive windows; the kit rewards momentum over attrition. A more formal quest journal favors route planning, segmented runs, and clean no-hit attempts.

Combat cadence: Faster gap closing and vertical control over cautious counterplay.
Traversal: Higher, more flexible lines that reward precise inputs.
Quest structure: Categorized tasks that support efficient routing.
Scope: A larger world and deeper enemy spread for early speedtech.

Plan a short practice save, drill cancels and aerial chains, then lock boss timings before the blind run. The ceiling looks high enough to reward lab time from day one.
Launch setup: performance and input
Optimize for consistency first. On PC, match frame cap to panel refresh, verify V-Sync behavior, and dial input latency for the chosen pad—DualSense and Elite profiles can feel different with deadzones and haptics. On Switch and its successor, prioritize stable frame pacing; on PS5/Series X|S, aim for steady frametimes with native or near-native resolution. For official notes and any day-one patch info, watch Team Cherry’s channels.

Display: Favor stable frame pacing; test for micro-stutter after enabling V-Sync.
Input: Tune deadzones early; keep rumble moderate for tight timing windows.
Accessibility: Remap early and set readable UI for clean boss learning.
Saves: Commit the first run to the platform that matches the preferred controller.

Before you dive in
Silksong reads like a game built for mastery. For Mods, trainers, and curated updates as launch hits, check the Hollow Knight: Silksong hub on MegaGames.