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Hollow Knight Silksong June update sets late summer window
Team Cherry's June letter confirmed a late summer 2026 release window for Hollow Knight Silksong with a fresh gameplay clip and patch notes for the original game.
Hollow Knight: Silksong finally received a narrow late summer 2026 window in a June update from Team Cherry. The post included a short gameplay clip focused on Hornet traversal and a reminder that the original Hollow Knight received a quality patch on console and PC.
Why the window matters
After years of jokes about Silksong memes, a dated window gives retailers and platform holders something concrete. The clip emphasizes speed and needle attacks rather than raw difficulty spikes, which may widen the audience beyond hardcore Metroidvania fans.
Backlog tip
Replay Hollow Knight if you forgot the lore beats. Silksong stands alone mechanically, but the tone lands better if you remember Hallownest's mood.