Silksong Demo Hits Gamescom 2025

Hollow Knight: Silksong's long-awaited demo will finally be playable at Xbox's Gamescom 2025 booth. Discover details about this first public showcase and the game's fascinating development journey.

Xbox Booth At Gamescom 2025 Will Feature Silksong and Other Major Titles

Silksong Demo on PC and ROG Xbox Ally X

Microsoft's Xbox Wire recently confirmed Hollow Knight: Silksong will make its public demo debut during August 20-24 at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany. Players will experience the anticipated sequel through both PC and Xbox's upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X handheld.

This portable gaming device, revealed during Summer Game Fest 2025's Xbox showcase, will feature the Xbox interface with access to multiple storefronts including Game Pass, Steam and Epic Games Store. Its holiday 2025 release window conveniently aligns with Silksong's planned launch.

While Xbox hasn't specified the demo's exact content length, fans remain thrilled about this clear step toward Silksong's eventual release after years of anticipation.

Winding Down To Its Eventual Release

2025 has been filled with exciting developments for Hollow Knight enthusiasts. The year began with co-creator William Pellen teasing "something big is coming" in January. This coincided with Nintendo's Switch 2 announcement, sparking speculation about Silksong appearing in April's Switch 2 Direct.

Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin later reassured fans about the game's development progress in January. Steam metadata updates in spring 2025 further fueled excitement when the copyright year changed from 2019 to 2025.

Nintendo's Switch 2 showcase featured a brief Silksong appearance, confirming its 2025 launch window for the new console while maintaining the original Switch version. The game received additional exposure when Australia's ACMI museum announced a September demo at their Game Worlds exhibition.

Steam package updates in mid-2025 led some fans to speculate about a surprise launch with the Switch 2. While this didn't materialize, Summer Game Fest 2025 brought unexpected attention when Deadpool VR's presentation jokingly referenced Silksong during its trailer. Developers later clarified they weren't involved in this spontaneous mention.

The Xbox Games Show subsequently highlighted Silksong as a key title for their ROG Xbox Ally devices. Team Cherry later clarified the game isn't specifically tied to the handheld's launch, though they confirmed Silksong would arrive before holiday 2025.

With the Gamescom 2025 demo announcement, Silksong's release finally appears imminent after years of fan anticipation. The sequel will launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC, plus the upcoming Switch 2.