Will Hollow Knight Silksong Be on Game Pass?
Yes, absolutely—and here's the kicker that had me literally jumping out of my chair yesterday: Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, September 4, 2025. After years of radio silence that had the community creating elaborate conspiracy theories and daily "no news" videos, Team Cherry finally dropped the mic with this announcement that nobody saw coming.
Klobrille (@klobrille) shared on XTwitter that Hollow Knight: Silksong is officially set to release on September 4, 2025, and will be available Day One with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
I'll be honest, when I first heard the rumors swirling around Gamescom, I thought it was just another one of those "Silkposts" that the community has become famous for. You know, those elaborate fake announcements that trick you into thinking there's finally news? But nope—this time it's real, and the relief washing over the Hollow Knight community right now is palpable.
When Will Hollow Knight Silksong Be Available on Game Pass?
Hollow Knight: Silksong launches September 4, 2025, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. That's right—no waiting around for months after release like we sometimes see with other titles. Microsoft clearly recognizes what a massive get this is for their service.
The timing actually works out perfectly for those of us who've been holding off on purchasing the game outright (which, let's face it, is probably most of the gaming world at this point). As of August 2025, Silksong sits on roughly 4.8 million Steam users' wishlists, making it by far the most-wishlisted game on the service.
That's an absolutely bonkers number that shows just how much anticipation has built up around this sequel.
What's particularly exciting is that this isn't some limited-time deal. Game Pass subscribers can dive into Hornet's adventure without any additional cost beyond their existing subscription. For someone like me who's been following this game's development since it was announced as DLC back in 2019, having it available immediately feels almost too good to be true.
Platform Availability for Hollow Knight Silksong on Game Pass
Game Pass access applies to both Xbox consoles and Windows PCs via the Xbox app, so both Xbox and PC gamers will be able to jump into the game at launch. This means whether you're gaming on your Series X in the living room or your gaming PC in the den, you're covered.
The cross-platform availability is particularly sweet because, honestly, Metroidvania games like this hit different depending on where you're playing them. Sometimes you want to sink into the couch with a controller for those precision platforming sections, other times you prefer the crisp visuals and quick load times of PC gaming.
When it launches, Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. While Game Pass only covers the Microsoft ecosystem, it's nice to know Team Cherry isn't playing favorites—everyone gets to experience this highly anticipated sequel. Simple Spec Games (@SPGMedia101) posted on Twitter that after a long wait, Hollow Knight: Silksong will finally be released on September 4, 2025, across PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
What I find particularly interesting is that Xbox has been really aggressive about securing day-one Game Pass releases for major indie titles lately. This feels like Microsoft doubling down on its strategy of making Game Pass the go-to destination for discovering incredible games without the upfront cost barrier.
