Hollow Knight: Hollow Knight Silksong Confirmed Playable This September… at an Australian Museum

Yes, really, Hollow Knight Silksong Confirmed Playable In September - But Only In One Place.

After years of near-total silence, the curtain is finally lifting—Hollow Knight: Silksong, one of the most anticipated indie games of all time, is stepping into the spotlight. But not through a major gaming convention or a flashy online showcase. Instead, it’s debuting in a rather unexpected venue: a museum in Melbourne.

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) has announced that Silksong will be playable for the public starting September 18, 2025, as part of its upcoming Game Worlds exhibition. This exhibit will celebrate global video game design, with Silksong featured prominently as a centerpiece—a fitting honor for a game created by Adelaide-based developer Team Cherry.

Why a Museum?

It’s not as random as it sounds. ACMI is Australia’s national museum of screen culture, and the exhibit is aiming to shine a light on the artistry, mechanics, and world-building behind modern games. Silksong is being positioned as both a playable experience and a work of digital craftsmanship, with behind-the-scenes materials—like sprite sheets and design breakdowns—on display for visitors to explore.

Co-curators Bethan Johnson and Jini Maxwell expressed their excitement about featuring Silksong, praising its detailed animation, boss design, and artistic vision. “We’re so grateful to Team Cherry for trusting us with their work,” they said.

What Does This Mean for the Release Date?

Let’s be honest: if Silksong is going to be playable to the public in a museum setting, it’s safe to assume the game is nearing the finish line. While Team Cherry still hasn’t dropped a firm release date—only reaffirming a 2025 window—this new development strongly hints at a launch before the ACMI event kicks off.

Could we finally see a release in August or early September 2025? It’s looking increasingly likely.

This news follows a brief Silksong appearance during last month’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, where fans caught a fleeting glimpse of new gameplay footage. It was the first meaningful update in what has otherwise been a long stretch of radio silence.

The Long Road to Silksong

First announced in 2019 as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, Silksong quickly became a darling of indie game enthusiasts. But since then, its development has been largely kept under wraps, fueling wild speculation, creative fan theories (including one involving a chocolate cake recipe tease earlier this year), and countless memes.

Now, it finally feels like the gears are turning again.

Final Thoughts

It may not be the trailer drop fans were expecting, but this museum reveal is the clearest sign yet that Hollow Knight: Silksong is real, it’s playable, and it’s (probably) coming soon.

For those lucky enough to be in Melbourne this September, you'll have a chance to play one of the most elusive games of the decade… in a museum. For the rest of us, the wait might finally—finally—be nearing its end.