Hollow Knight: Silksong Playable Demo Confirmed for Gamescom
Fans Eagerly Await More News as Playable Version Announced
Excitement is building for the highly anticipated title “Hollow Knight: Silksong” as Xbox officially confirmed a playable demo will be available at this year’s Gamescom event in Germany.
Gamescom Debut for Acclaimed Sequel
The new work from Team Cherry is set to feature prominently at Gamescom 2025. According to an official post from Xbox on X, formerly Twitter, the game will be accessible for trial runs. This showcase was also highlighted by **Geoff Keighley**, founder of The Game Awards.
It’s starting to feel like that gamescom time of year… here’s what we’ve got planned:
✅ First publicly playable ROG Xbox Ally handhelds
✅ Over 20 playable demos, including Hollow Knight: Silksong 👀
✅ Live broadcast from the show floor on August 20 & 21…and so much… pic.twitter.com/esgFan3eNV
— Xbox (@Xbox) July 28, 2025
A new demo of Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable at the Xbox booth at @gamescom on PC and ROG Xbox Ally pic.twitter.com/Ea3fjG8EMz
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 28, 2025
The playable version will be available on both PC and the ROG Xbox Ally handheld console. Gamescom is expected to feature over 20 games with playable demonstrations, making the inclusion of “Hollow Knight: Silksong” a significant draw for attendees.
Anticipation Mounts After Long Wait
The announcement follows earlier speculation from April, when “Hollow Knight: Silksong” was reported to be launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. While an exact release date remains unconfirmed, these developments suggest the game is nearing completion.
Since its initial reveal in 2019, “Silksong” has become a recurring topic among fans, often humorously referred to as a “Clown Meme” due to the perceived lack of substantial development updates. The confirmed playable demo at Gamescom has reignited fan speculation about a potential release date announcement at the event.
The long wait has only amplified the anticipation, with many fans hoping this Gamescom appearance will finally usher in the long-awaited release of the game. In fact, the original “Hollow Knight” has sold over 3 million copies globally, demonstrating the significant audience awaiting its sequel (GamesIndustry.biz, 2020).
