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Hollow Knight: Silksong – All Guides, Tips & Walkthroughs

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Hornet surrounded by three enemies.
Hollow Knight_ Silksong Cover
Status: Released
Release: 04.09.2025

With our guides, tips and walkthroughs for Hollow Knight: Silksong, you will be able to navigate the kingdom of Pharloom with ease, conquer every boss fight and solve even the trickiest of puzzles.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong continues Team Cherry’s acclaimed Metroidvania adventure, this time with Hornet as the playable protagonist. Expect a faster combat system, a vibrant vertical world, and plenty of new gameplay mechanics. In this overview, you’ll find all key info, walkthroughs, and help for the game.

  • This article will be updated regularly as new guides go live – so be sure to check back often.

Hollow Knight: Silksong – Key Game Details

In Silksong, you take on the role of Hornet, who escapes captivity from a caravan and carves her path through the mysterious realm of Pharloom. Unlike the shadowy depths of Hallownest, this time the journey leads you upward – all the way to the citadel towering above the world.

Alongside fast-paced battles using silk mechanics, you’ll face a wide range of quests, puzzles, and encounters with quirky characters. The story unfolds piece by piece through exploration, dialogue, and lore deeply rooted in the world.

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Release, Preload & Platforms

Hollow Knight: Silksong launched on September 4, 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. It’s also available day one in Xbox Game Pass.

Playtime & Content

Playtime in Silksong depends heavily on how much of Pharloom you choose to explore. Completionists who want to uncover every secret should expect several extra hours.

Puzzle & Quest Solutions

Pharloom is packed with secrets – some puzzles unlock shortcuts, while others are key to side quests. Here you’ll find help with the toughest spots:

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Ilona Frank

Feels most at home in the worlds of horror, adventure, and platformers. Wishes there were trophies for everyday situations in real life, too.
Hollow Knight_ Silksong Cover
Status: Released
Release: 04.09.2025