The highly anticipated sequel to the indie darling Hollow Knight is inching closer to reality as new details emerge about public access to the game. Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silksong, one of the most wishlisted games on Steam, will be playable at Australia's national museum of screen culture (ACMI) starting September 18, 2025, offering fans a tangible glimpse of the long-awaited title.
Museum Exhibition Details
Australia's national museum of screen culture (ACMI) in Melbourne will feature Hollow Knight: Silksong as part of its Game Worlds exhibition beginning September 18, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the game that has been in development for years. ACMI co-curators Bethan Johnson and Jini Maxwell expressed their excitement about showcasing the South Australian-made game, noting that Silksong has been one of the most anticipated indie games on the planet since its announcement in 2019. The exhibition will not only allow visitors to play the game but will also include displays that explore the artistic direction and design elements behind Silksong.
Exhibition Information:
- Name: Game Worlds
- Location: ACMI (Australia's national museum of screen culture), Melbourne
- Opening Date: September 18, 2025
- Featured Content: Playable Hollow Knight: Silksong, sprite sheets, design elements, artistic direction displays
Game Design Insights
The museum exhibition promises to offer unprecedented insights into Silksong's development process. Visitors will be able to examine hundreds of sprites that animate protagonist Hornet's movements and attacks, as well as understand the logic behind the game's challenging boss fights. As part of the announcement, ACMI shared a sprite sheet from Silksong that will be among several design elements on display. This exhibition represents a rare opportunity for fans to appreciate the intricate artwork and design philosophy that has gone into creating the highly anticipated Metroidvania title.
Release Date Speculation
While Team Cherry has only confirmed a vague 2025 release window for Silksong, the game's playable presence at the ACMI exhibition in September has fueled speculation about its official launch date. Many industry observers suggest that the game might release before the exhibition opens, potentially pointing to an August 2025 launch. The timing of this museum showcase suggests that development is progressing well enough for Team Cherry to commit to having a playable version available by September.
Recent Developments
Anticipation for Silksong has been building steadily in recent months. The game made a brief appearance during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct presentation last month, showing a few seconds of new gameplay and confirming the 2025 release window. This marked the most significant update on the game in years. Originally announced for Nintendo Switch and PC, the game's platform availability has since expanded to include Xbox (with Game Pass) as well as PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Platform Availability:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- Xbox (with Game Pass)
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
Team Cherry's Approach
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Team Cherry has maintained a mysterious approach to Silksong's marketing. The studio began 2025 with an unusual tease involving a chocolate cake recipe, continuing their tradition of cryptic communication with fans. The decision to showcase their game at a national cultural institution in their home country of Australia aligns with their support of local game development culture while building further anticipation for what has become one of the most eagerly awaited indie titles in gaming history.