Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo at Gamescom Sparks Disbelief Among Fans
After a long wait of over six years, Team Cherry's highly-anticipated sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, is set to make a comeback at this year's Gamescom. The original Hollow Knight, released in 2017, was a massive success, winning several awards for its combat, visuals, atmosphere, and music.
At Gamescom 2025, a playable demo of Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available at the Xbox booth. This marks the first public hands-on opportunity for fans since a brief demo at E3 2019. The demo will be accessible on both PC and the ROG Xbox Ally handheld device.
Xbox’s official communication strongly suggests a holiday 2025 launch, likely in November or December, aligning with Team Cherry's previous commitments to a 2025 release window. Although the exact date has not been officially confirmed, this timing appears probable given the emphasis on "this holiday" in Xbox’s announcements.
The demo will give players a fresh, tangible experience, potentially showcasing new mechanics or areas. However, no specific new content from the demo has been disclosed yet. It is expected that the 2025 Gamescom demo will be significantly more developed and feature richer content than the 2019 demo, reflecting six years of additional development by Team Cherry.
Fan reactions to this announcement have been generally positive and enthusiastic. Having waited over six years since the last public demo, fans are excited about finally getting another chance to play Silksong ahead of launch and hopeful that the holiday release is imminent. Xbox's booth presence and the integration with new hardware like the ROG Xbox Ally further fuel excitement.
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- The highly-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong demo, set to launch at Gamescom 2025, is not only a significant update for social media discussions among fans, but also an opportunity for them to enjoy a fresh, tangible experience of entertainment on both PC and the ROG Xbox Ally handheld device.
