Hollow Knight: Silksong is real. The game does indeed exist, after almost seven years of development, and it’s releasing in just two weeks. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the game, and with it so close to release, many are probably wondering what console they want to play it on or whether they will run it on PC instead. Then, of course, there’s the conversation about whether the game is available on Xbox Game Pass.
Game Pass has largely dominated gaming in 2025, with excellent day-one releases, like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (which has become a Game of the Year frontrunner), Blue Prince, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and many more. That begs the question: Is Hollow Knight: Silksong a day-one Game Pass title?
Hollow Knight: Silksong Is A Day-One Release On Game Pass
Joining A Stacked 2025 Roster
Silksong fans can rejoice, because the game is indeed a day-one Game Pass title, just like its predecessor. Surprisingly, the game has been confirmed to be a day-one Game Pass release for quite a while now, going all the way back to 2022. Hollow Knight saw a lot of success on the service, still being available on the service to this day, if fans want to play the first game again, or for newly interested gamers to get a feel of the series before Silksong.
Xbox Game Pass has been the subject of a lot of conversation in the industry this year. Some appreciate it giving exposure to indie games and new IPs, like Blue Prince and Expedition 33, while others are more critical of its business strategy and its potential long-term implications. Recently, a former PlayStation executive dragged the service for stalling game development innovation and hurting sales.
When Hollow Knight: Silksong Comes To Game Pass For Xbox & PC
Very Soon
Hollow Knight: Silksong will release on September 4, which was revealed by developer Team Cherry in a special announcement during Gamescom. It will be available on virtually every platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 1, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. It will also be available the same day on Xbox Game Pass for all the Xbox consoles and PC.
The sudden release date announcement (and it being on Game Pass) after years of development and mystery has excited fans. Hollow Knight: Silksong is one of the most anticipated games of the year, and the wait is almost over. With it being available on so many platforms and Xbox Game Pass, a lot of fans will get the chance to play it on day one.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Released
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September 4, 2025
- Developer(s)
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Team Cherry
- Publisher(s)
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Team Cherry
- Engine
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Unity
- Franchise
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Hollow Knight
- Number of Players
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Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Verified
