

Since it's reveal way back in 2019, Silksong has had multiple trailers, appeared at major industry showcases for Xbox and Nintendo, and even had a playable demo at EGX - a fact that Imogen (RPS in peace) could hardly believe happened when she wrote about her desire to experience Hollow Knight again for the first time.


The news could even bolster new interest in Xbox Game Pass, as the service has secured yet another highly-anticipated Day One release in Hollow Knight: Silksong.Want to know the expected Hollow Knight: Silksong release date? Anticipation continues to build for upcoming Metroidvania Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-anticipated sequel to the 2017 indie hit, and we know a surprising amount. While many were doubtful the game would be releasing anytime soon, the news of its Game Pass inclusion could well mean a release date announcement is on the way. Whether expecting the reveal or not, new details on Hollow Knight: Silksong come as welcome news to many who were growing concerned over the game's lack of development updates.

Just days before the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, a leaker by the name of The Snitch took to Twitter to hint at the announcement, and with a proven track record of recent correct leaks including the release date of The Last of Us Part 1 and a full breakdown of the June PlayStation State of Play, many fans felt forewarned about Hollow Knight: Silksong's Xbox Game Pass release. While the news comes from Xbox and not Nintendo, not every Hollow Knight: Silksong fan was taken aback by the reveal thanks to a tease from a supposed insider. Announcing the news with a trailer, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can expect to finally get their hands on Hollow Knight: Silksong from the day of its release - though this exact date still remains a mystery. The Xbox and Bethesda event at Summer Game Fest 2022 might not have been where fans expected to finally learn news on Hollow Knight: Silksong, but Xbox has confirmed the title will a Game Pass Day One launch. Related: Hollow Knight: Silksong To Be More Accessible & Add RPG Elements Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have been eager to hear more from independent developer and publisher Team Cherry, but the team itself is made up of only a handful of people, which can cause limitations when it comes to development. Not only are official Nintendo channels spammed with calls for the game during these events, but Silksong also regularly trends across social media as fans express their hope for new gameplay, trailers, and a release date. Details on Hollow Knight: Silksong and its development have been sparse since the game was first announced, but fans have kept hope for the title alive during almost every Nintendo Indie Direct Showcase event.
