IGN has the exciting news that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne starting September 18, 2025. This highly anticipated game, developed by Team Cherry in Adelaide, South Australia, has been a mainstay at the top of Steam's wishlist chart for years. Although a precise release date beyond a 2025 window hasn't been confirmed, this opportunity to play the game at the national museum of screen culture is a thrilling development for fans.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will be a highlight of the "Game Worlds" exhibition at ACMI, which will also feature deep dives into the game's design and artistic direction. Visitors will have the chance to explore the hundreds of sprites animating Hornet's movements and attacks, as well as the intricate logic behind the game's challenging boss fights.
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Bethan Johnson and Jini Maxwell, co-curators at ACMI, expressed their excitement about showcasing Hollow Knight: Silksong as a centerpiece of the Game Worlds exhibition. They highlighted the detailed exploration of the game's design, from the animation of Hornet to the mechanics of boss fights, and expressed gratitude to Team Cherry for their collaboration.
ACMI also released a sprite sheet from Silksong, which will be part of the exhibition, offering fans a glimpse into the game's artistic elements.
The announcement has sparked speculation about the game's release date, with many hoping it will launch before its playable debut at the museum. Recent updates, including a brief appearance at Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct and confirmation of the 2025 release window, suggest that the wait may soon be over. Originally announced for Nintendo Switch and PC, with subsequent versions planned for Xbox (including Game Pass), PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, Silksong continues to generate buzz with intriguing teases, including a mysterious chocolate cake recipe hint at the start of 2025.
