Melbourne, Australia — Video game enthusiasts will have a chance to experience the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) beginning September 18, 2025. This showcase marks a significant moment for Team Cherry, the Adelaide-based studio renowned for its iconic indie title, Hollow Knight. As one of the most eagerly awaited games worldwide, Silksong has consistently topped Steam wishlists for several years, though a definitive release date remains elusive.
The game will be a focal point during the Game Worlds exhibition, which will not only allow visitors to play Silksong but will also feature in-depth displays highlighting the game’s design and artistic evolution. ACMI’s co-curators, Bethan Johnson and Jini Maxwell, expressed excitement about the opportunity to celebrate this South Australian creation. They noted the intricate details behind the game, like the fluid animations of the character Hornet, as well as insights into the strategic design of its challenging boss encounters.
Attendees of the exhibition will have access to exclusive sprite sheets and other design materials, offering a comprehensive look at what makes Silksong unique. Johnson and Maxwell conveyed gratitude to Team Cherry for entrusting ACMI with this showcase, eagerly anticipating sharing the game’s creative journey with the public.
With the game’s playable debut at ACMI, speculation about the actual release date intensifies. Observers suggest that a launch may occur shortly before the exhibition, possibly in August 2025. This conjecture is bolstered by recent developments, including a brief appearance of Silksong during a Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation, which provided a glimpse of new gameplay and reaffirmed Team Cherry’s 2025 release plans.
Originally confirmed for Nintendo Switch and PC, Silksong has since expanded to include versions for Xbox, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Over the years, Team Cherry has kept fans engaged with various teasers, including a cryptic message related to a chocolate cake recipe that stirred speculation about future reveals.
As anticipation builds, the fever pitch among fans is palpable. With everything from community theories to artist showcases intensifying the conversation around "Hollow Knight: Silksong," the Melbourne exhibition promises to be a pivotal moment as the gaming community edges closer to the long-awaited release of a game that has captured the imaginations of so many.