Hollow Knight: Silksong

Developed and published by Team Cherry, Hollow Knight: Silksong launched on 4 September 2025. Hornet, captured and brought to Pharloom, must climb to the top of the kingdom. This analysis draws on official descriptions and press reviews; it is not a TricknFix hands-on review.

Gameplay: an acrobatic ascent

Team Cherry describes a 2D action-platformer set in an interconnected world. Hornet combines attacks, silk skills and crafted tools. According to IGN, the precise platforming, exploration and combat are stimulating and deliberately demanding.

Content and critical reception

The Steam page lists more than 200 enemies, over 40 bosses, quests and a Steel Soul mode after conquering the kingdom. Christopher Larkin composed the music. PCGamesN calls it a Metroidvania masterpiece and Eurogamer finds it “beautiful, thrilling and cruel”. PC Gamer likes the world but finds it unforgiving; VGC praises the art direction and movement while finding the difficulty demotivating. These are the views of their authors.

Platforms and prices

The game is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and is included in Game Pass. On 11 November 2026 the standard edition costs €19.50 on Steam, GOG and the Nintendo eShop (Switch), and €19.99 on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. Steam lists French support.

Who is it for?

Fans of non-linear exploration and combat that rewards precision and perseverance. The learning curve and tough fights may put off players looking for a more relaxed adventure, as PC Gamer and VGC point out.

Conclusion

Critics strongly welcome this ambitious sequel, while noting that its level of challenge will not suit everyone.

Press average

The rating block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews of the PC version, checked on 11 November 2026: PC Gamer 90/100, Hooked Gamers 9.5/10, PCGamesN 10/10 and Eurogamer 5/5 (played on PC and Switch 2). Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. This sourced overview is not a hands-on review.