The wait is almost over! Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has an official release date, global launch times, and pricing. Team Cherry confirmed that the sequel will arrive on September 4, 2025, with worldwide release beginning at:
- 7 AM PT
- 10 AM ET
- 4 PM CEST
- 11 PM JST
Silksong will be available for $19.99 USD, €19.99 EUR, ¥2300 JPY at launch.
Team Cherry has not revealed additional details alongside the announcement, but this confirmation alone has been a very good news for the community. Silksong is one of the most highly anticipated indie titles since years. Players will finally get to experience Hornet’s journey in just a few days, and it is accessible for everyone.
If you are counting down the hours, make sure your calendar is marked for September 4. With release times now official, the Silksong wait is (almost) over.
Why Indie Devs Are Nervous
That low price and surprise release date did not just excite fans, it also shocked other indie developers. Some smaller studios have already pushed their own games back, worried they would get completely buried under Silksong.
One developer even joked it felt like being “a little krill trying not to get eaten by a blue whale.” And honestly? It is not hard to see why. Big names like Aeterna Lucis have even changed their launch windows just to avoid clashing with Silksong.
The Bigger Picture
It is not just about timing, either. Silksong’s $20 price tag is great for players, but it also raises tricky questions for other indies. After the announcement, the original Hollow Knight went back up in popularity, showing just how much pull the series has.
Indie dev Jordan Morris pointed out how pricing can be a headache. When a game as massive as Hollow Knight launches so cheap, it can set expectations across the market. He even admitted to buying the game “multiple times because, take my money, please.” The worry is that other devs feel pressure to keep their prices lower than they would like, just to compete.
Silksong’s launch is not just another release. It feels like a full event for indie gaming, and it is coming on September 4th! Keep en eye on our latest news for more information soon!
