"Silksong Playable at Australian Museum in September 2025"

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, based in Adelaide, South Australia, Silksong has been topping Steam's wishlist charts for years and is one of the most eagerly awaited titles in the indie gaming world. While a specific release date beyond a 2025 window remains elusive, this museum event marks a significant milestone for the game's rollout.

Silksong will be featured in the museum's "Game Worlds" exhibition, which will showcase not only the playable game but also delve into its design and artistic direction. This exhibition will offer visitors a deep dive into the intricate details of Silksong, from the hundreds of sprites animating Hornet's movements and attacks to the complex logic behind its challenging boss fights.

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ACMI co-curators Bethan Johnson and Jini Maxwell expressed their enthusiasm, stating, "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. From the hundreds of sprites that animate Hornet’s different movements and attacks, to the logic behind the game’s most challenging boss fights – and of course, having the game playable in-gallery – our Silksong displays delve deeply into the details of the game's artistic direction and design. We’re so grateful to Team Cherry for trusting us with their work, and so excited to share that work with you!"

As part of the announcement, ACMI shared a sprite sheet from Silksong, below, which is one of several design elements from the game that will be on display in the "Game Worlds" exhibition. The image was provided to IGN with permission.

The news of Silksong being playable at ACMI has sparked speculation among fans about the game's release date. Given that it will be available at the museum from September 18, it's reasonable to assume that the game might launch before then, possibly in August. The excitement is palpable as the world of Hollow Knight continues to build momentum.

Silksong recently made a brief appearance at Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct, providing a few seconds of new gameplay and confirming Team Cherry's updated 2025 release window. This was the most significant update on Silksong in years. Initially confirmed for Nintendo Switch and PC, with subsequent announcements for Xbox (and Game Pass), and PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Silksong has been at the center of numerous intriguing teases. Team Cherry kicked off 2025 with a mysterious tease related to a chocolate cake recipe, leading hopeful fans to anticipate a re-reveal in April.