Mark your calendars! Mortals will soon have their first opportunity to engage with Hollow Knight: Silksong during Gamescom 2025. The sequel will be available for play at Microsoft’s booth on August 20 and 21, supporting both PC and the new ROG Xbox Ally, which also has its debut at the event.

Gamescom, known for being hosted in Cologne, Germany, also recently confirmed another chance to play the highly anticipated sequel at an Australian museum in September. This event is part of the Game Worlds exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne.

These two events happening close to each other might suggest that many in the online community, eager for updates, can finally expect Silksong to launch before the holiday season this year. While this timeline is somewhat vague, there is speculation that the developers, Team Cherry, are hinting at a release date before Christmas.

In the spirit of excitement in the gaming community, Microsoft is using these announcements to draw attention while it continues to face industry changes, including lay-offs impacting its teams. Possible gameplay experiences anticipated at Gamescom include titles like Ninja Gaiden 4, Borderlands 4, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, among others.