IGN has exciting news for fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong—the much-anticipated game will be playable at Australia's national museum of screen culture, ACMI, in Melbourne from September 18, 2025. Developed by Team Cherry, a studio based in Adelaide, South Australia, Silksong has been at the top of the Steam wishlist chart for years, showcasing its immense popularity and anticipation among gamers worldwide. While the exact release date remains unspecified beyond a general 2025 window, this museum event offers a concrete opportunity for enthusiasts to experience the game firsthand.
The game will be featured as part of ACMI's Game Worlds exhibition, which not only allows visitors to play Silksong but also provides an in-depth look into its design and artistic direction. The exhibition will showcase the intricacies of the game's development, from the detailed animations of Hornet's movements and attacks to the complex logic behind its challenging boss fights.
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Bethan Johnson and Jini Maxwell, co-curators at ACMI, expressed their enthusiasm about featuring Silksong at the exhibition. "Since Hollow Knight: Silksong's initial announcement in 2019, it has been one of the most anticipated indie games on the planet – and we are thrilled to celebrate the design of this South Australian-made game as a centrepiece of Game Worlds in September," they stated. They highlighted the detailed displays that will delve into the game's artistic direction and design, expressing gratitude to Team Cherry for their trust and collaboration.
As part of the announcement, ACMI shared a sprite sheet from Silksong, which offers a glimpse into the game's design elements that will be showcased in the Game Worlds exhibition. The image was provided to IGN with permission.
The news has sparked speculation among Hollow Knight fans about the game's release date. Given that Silksong will be playable at the museum starting September 18, it's possible that the game might launch earlier in the year, perhaps in August. The anticipation continues to build, especially after Silksong made a brief appearance at Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct last month, confirming its 2025 release window.
During the hardware-focused presentation, Silksong was shown for just a few seconds, providing a tantalizing glimpse of new gameplay and reaffirming Team Cherry's updated launch plans. This was the most significant update on Silksong in years. Initially announced for Nintendo Switch and PC, the game's platform availability has since expanded to include Xbox (and Game Pass), PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Over the years, Team Cherry has engaged fans with intriguing teases, including a mysterious hint at the start of 2025 involving a chocolate cake recipe, which led to hopes of a re-reveal in April.
