It’s almost time forHollow Knight: Silksongfans to have their hearts broken once again, asNintendohas announced a new Indie World Showcase within the next few days, one that will surely feature the long-awaited insect-themed Metroidvania… right?
Nintendo recentlyheld a Partner Showcase, yet it was surprisingly light on announcements that people were expecting, especially release dates for 2025 games, likeMetroid Prime 4: Beyond. Rumors have been circulating about more Directs in the near future, ones that will hopefully flesh out the Switch 2’s bare schedule.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Progressing Well Towards Release According to Team Cherry
Despite the lack of news, Hollow Knight: Silksong development is progressing well.
In a surprise move, Nintendo of America announced on its Twitter/X account thatan Indie World Showcaseis being held on August 7 at 6:00 AM PT/9:00 AM ET/2:00 PM BST. The event can be watched on the official Nintendo YouTube channels.
Has Silksong’s Time Finally Arrived?
Fans have been asking when Hollow Knight: Silksong will be appearing at a Nintendo Direct (or similar event) for a long time now, and they keep getting sent home disappointed by the lack of Team Cherry’s long-awaited game.
So, why should August 2025 be any different? For one thing, Hollow Knight: Silksongwill have a playable demoat Gamescom 2025, suggesting that the game is far along in development and will soon be ready to ship.
Outside of Hollow Knight: Silksong, fans are also hoping for a showing from Witchbrook, the magical life-sim from the creator ofStardew Valley, and maybe even a final release date forHades 2, as the game is ready to leave Early Access.
Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have turned up for each of these big shows, and each time, they’ve been happy with even thebarest crumbs of news. Perhaps August 7 is the day when the pain finally ends and the game finally has the release date that players have been waiting for since 2019.
After That Nintendo Direct, I’m Officially Burnt Out On This Visual Style
I love HD-2D, Square Enix, I really do. We’re getting just a little oversaturated with it, though.
