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Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally announced its release date in a special announcement stream, and it's just a few weeks away from launch after years of waiting patiently.

At long last, the wait is over. The sequel to Team Cherry's instant classic, Hollow Knight, has had its release date unveiled after numerous delays, setbacks and years of fan anticipation, and we won't have to wait much longer before we can get our hands on it.

It's about time, too – we've been expecting the game for many years now (in fact, we were reporting years ago that we thought Hollow Knight wouldn't launch in 2023. You don't need us to tell you how that went), with its prolonged development turning into a running joke as Hollow Knight: Silksong became synonymous with games that never seem to launch.

Of course, with such a small team at Team Cherry, creating a world as vast and stunning as Hollow Knight takes a lot of time, but with more pressure on them than ever before, expectations were high not only for them to go bigger and better, but also to do it faster. We're not sure what players were hoping for, to be honest.

But, it has officially happened – the Hollow Knight: Silksong special announcement stream delivered what players have been eagerly awaiting. A full trailer was released, revealing the much-anticipated release date – and it's incredibly soon. Plus, the game appears packed with gorgeous locations, epic soundtracks, and a whole host of new characters that Hornet is likely to find at least slightly annoying.

So, when exactly can we expect the most eagerly awaited indie game in recent memory, and how long will we have to endure without it? Here's everything you need to know about the Hollow Knight: Silksong release date.

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The release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong is set for Thursday, September 4, a mere fortnight after the date was announced. This has been officially confirmed by the game's release date trailer. The exact time of release is yet to be disclosed.

It goes without saying that this is a massive event. The game has been keenly anticipated for several years now, and the stunning world it's about to unveil to gamers everywhere carries a great deal of expectation. We're confident that Hollow Knight: Silksong will prove worth the wait.