A well-known leaker in the gaming world, Extas1s, has set tongues wagging with his latest assertion regarding the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong. According to him, fans can expect to see the game by June 2025—at least that’s the plan for its launch on Xbox Game Pass. While updates about its development have been few and far between, leaving fans eagerly anticipating news, this latest leak suggests they might not have to wait too much longer for solid details.
Hollow Knight: Silksong was first brought into the spotlight back in February 2019, a couple of years after the first Hollow Knight made waves in the gaming community. It was confirmed then that this eagerly awaited sequel would be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. However, after that announcement, developer Team Cherry has been rather quiet, sparingly releasing snippets of information over a lengthy six-year period. But this year in January, Matthew Griffin, the man in charge of marketing and publishing at Team Cherry, reassured everyone that the game is still on track and “will release,” reviving hope among fans. Xbox itself recently included Hollow Knight: Silksong in their Xbox Wire updates, which left people speculating about its release on Xbox platforms.
The word from Extas1s is that Team Cherry has told Microsoft to pencil in June 2025 as a potential launch date for Hollow Knight: Silksong on Xbox Game Pass. However, it’s important to note that this could be merely a placeholder, and the leaker himself suggests that meeting this timeframe may be unlikely. Over on the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, whether this release window has legs is a hot topic, with plenty of Redditors expressing their doubts in a thread started by user IcePopsicleDragon.
Even though there’s some skepticism surrounding the leak, anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong remains sky-high. Evidence of that is the game holding onto the top spot on Steam’s wishlist rankings, overtaking other popular titles like Elden Ring: Nightreign. Players are clearly excited, waiting with bated breath for the official word on when they can finally dive into this new adventure.
Details about Hollow Knight: Silksong’s development progress may not be pouring in, but what’s certain is that this title is one of the most eagerly awaited games for 2025. With speculation swirling that a version for the possible new Nintendo Switch 2 could be announced during the upcoming Nintendo Direct on April 2, the anticipation might just intensify. Since the game was first unveiled, it’s been hotly tipped at numerous Nintendo Direct and Indie World events, keeping the community buzzing.
As we continue to wait for official confirmation, Hollow Knight: Silksong remains a beacon of excitement for what’s to come in the gaming world. Team Cherry’s choices, such as switching up the protagonist to Hornet in this sequel, show they might be onto something fresh and engaging, promising players an adventure that’s well worth the wait.
