Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to the beloved indie Metroidvania game Hollow Knight. Developed by the independent studio Team Cherry, the game was released on September 4, 2025.
From the very beginning "“Silksong”" attracted a lot of attention - and not in vain: already at the premiere, the game registered tens of thousands of simultaneously active players, and critics called it one of the best indie titles of the year.
Plot
The main character is Hornet, a familiar character from the first part. Taken to a new underground kingdom called Pharloom, she must climb to the top of a mysterious and dangerous land inhabited by ancient monsters, former nobles, and forgotten legacies.
Along the way, Hornet will meet new allies and uncover secrets related to her fate and the mystery of Pharloom—a story that mixes folkloric Bulgarian-insect feel, darkness and hope, magic and tragedy.
Gameplay
„Silksong“" preserves the spirit of Metroidvania: exploration, platforming, facing challenges and discovering secrets. But Team Cherry upgrades — the movement and combat system are more acrobatic and flexible: Hornet jumps, glides, uses new skills and weapons that make her more mobile and faster than the hero of the original.
The wide variety of enemies — over 200 unique creatures, combined with 40+ boss battles, gives a sense of challenge and scale. The progression mechanics — new tools, weapons, abilities — allow for different play styles: from treacherous stealth movement to aggressive, fast-paced action.
Besides, "“Silksong” is distinguished by its 2D hand-drawn graphics, full of detail, atmosphere, and artistic beauty — a world with gravitas, intriguing design, and a rich visual style.
Development
The development of "“Silksong”" is a long-term project — the project began as an add-on to Hollow Knight, but over time it developed into a full-fledged sequel.
After years of waiting and speculation, in 2025, Team Cherry officially announced the release — and the game was released on multiple platforms: PC, consoles, and Nintendo Switch / Switch 2. Importantly, the game's launch price was reasonable — which, along with the quality, made it easily accessible to a wide audience.
The result is a project that combines an independent spirit with high ambition — and shows that a small studio with the right vision and attention to detail can create something that rivals the biggest.
Conclusion
“Hollow Knight: Silksong” is not just a worthy sequel to the original — it’s a bid for one of the most heartfelt, artistic, and challenging titles of 2025. The perfect balance between beautiful design, a generous world, flexible combat mechanics, and Metroid-like structure make the game a must-play.
If you love exploration, difficult battles, metaphorical atmosphere, and creative representation of a dark but beautiful world — “Silksong”"deserves a place in every library of yours.".
