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- Hollow Knight: Silksong finally received a release window after years of anticipation.
- A demo was shown at Gamescom, but it turned out to be the same build from E3 2019.
- Aside from a few minor tweaks, the demo was unchanged, leaving many disappointed.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is arguably one of the most anticipated games in recent memory, yet official updates have been scarce. Most of what fans know comes from rumors and insider reports.
The game was first revealed in 2019, with its debut trailer arriving in 2022. Since then, information has been almost nonexistent. However, during Gamescom Opening Night Live, it was confirmed that Silksong is targeting a 2025 release window, though no exact date was provided.
A playable demo was also available at the event, but it turned out to be the same build shown at E3 2019, leaving fans still hungry for fresh details.
Why it matters: Offering the same demo build from over six years ago is certainly disappointing, but it also suggests the developer is deliberately holding back to avoid revealing too much too soon.
Nintendo Prime, a social media influencer who had the courtesy to play the demo at Gamescom, revealed that the demo is the same one he played at E3, though it has received several updates since then.
Hilariously, the demo for Silksong is…. The same demo I played at E3 2019. Haha. Technically it has a few slight changes with the character animation. But it’s the same area. Same collectibles. Same boss. Just looked back at my footage to check.
Fans joked that the Gamescom demo was the same as before, just with a much longer queue. Nintendo Prime, who also played the E3 version years ago, noted that for most attendees, it still felt new since the demo wasn’t widely available back then and barely had a line at the time.
Even so, it’s hard to ignore the disappointment that Team Cherry brought back the same build with only minor polish and slightly updated animations.
This decision has raised questions about the game’s progress and overall quality, though many are reserving judgment until Hollow Knight: Silksong finally launches.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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