After seven years of development, the long-awaited Metroidvania Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally releasing. We’ve gathered all the key details on preload, download size and system requirements.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is just around the corner and launches on September 4, 2025. In this guide you’ll find out whether there’s a preload option, how much storage space you’ll need, and what the PC system requirements look like.
Hollow Knight: Silksong release – when does the game come out?
Hollow Knight: Silksong will be released on September 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM CEST. As confirmed by Team Cherry in a Twitter post, the game will launch simultaneously across all platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PC (Steam and Microsoft Store)
A special treat for Xbox players: Silksong will be available in Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Will there be a preload for Hollow Knight: Silksong?
According to Team Cherry, there won’t be an option to pre-order the game. That also means no preload will be available. You’ll only be able to download Silksong once it officially releases on September 4 at 4:00 PM CEST.
However, the download size should remain modest, judging by the file size of its predecessor. The system requirements list only 8 GB of free storage space. The only downside: with a game this highly anticipated, servers could be under heavy load at launch.
System requirements for Hollow Knight: Silksong
The system requirements for Hollow Knight: Silksong are pleasantly low, meaning even older PCs should be able to run it without trouble:
Minimum requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 Version 21H1 (Build 19043) or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 or AMD FX-4300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 Version 21H1 (Build 19043) or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Hollow Knight: Silksong – What to expect in the game
Unlike the original, Silksong puts you in the role of Hornet, who previously appeared as an antagonist. This agile fighter brings a completely new playstyle: faster, more offensive, and with new movement options like pulling herself directly onto ledges.
Silksong takes place in the kingdom of Pharloom – a brighter, more colorful world compared to the gloomy Hallownest of the first game. The adventure begins with Hornet’s capture and escape from a caravan. From there, you’ll fight your way up toward the Citadel of Pharloom, flipping the core mechanic of the predecessor where you descended deeper underground.
According to the developers, the game stays true to its Metroidvania roots: exploring an interconnected world, defeating enemies, unlocking abilities, and backtracking to discover new paths. A new quest system allows Hornet to take on missions directly.
