Hollow Knight: Silksong guide: stitch up your survival skills for Pharloom

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It's been six years and Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally here. No longer a meme, now a reality, the yearning ends and the dying begins as Silksong enters our game libraries. It almost seemed too good to be true for a fanbase counting the days between news updates, but we finally arrived at launch day on September 4, 2025.

It's been such a long time coming that you may not have taken a spin in the original game since it launched. In our Silksong guide we've gathered up everything from lore refreshers to currency guides to individual boss battle tips so you can save yourself from the death treadmill Metroidvania life whenever you need to.

Quick details on Silksong

Release date: September 4, 2025
Developer: Team Cherry
Multiplayer?: Nope, still singleplayer

What to know about Silksong before you play

Specs watch

Gear up for Silksong by keeping an eye on the specs, features, previews, and price details.

Silksong lore explainer : Get the Hollow Knight details in these lore videos
Silksong price : Team Cherry confirmed Silksong's $20 price tag ahead of launch
Silksong PC features : Ultrawide and controller support, framerates, and more

Silksong gameplay guides

Quests and Collectibles

Don't get stumped by Pharloom's quests and collectibles with our guides to finding all the items you need.

Silksong rosaries : Stock up on Silksong's main currency with the best methods and locations to snag some.
Silksong Hokers location : What you need to complete the Flexile Spines quest from the Seamstress.
Silksong mossberry locations : Complete the Berry Picking wish from the Moss Druid.
Silksong simple key locations : What you can unlock with this costly key.
Silksong flea locations : Gather these little critters for Fleamaster Mooshka in the Lost Fleas quest.

Bosses and Tips

How to beat the big baddies of Pharloom without pulling your hair out.

How to beat the Bell Beast : Silksong's first silk-wrapped big boss.
How to beat Fourth Chorus : There's a gimmick here you won't want to miss.
Hunter's March bench : Yes there is a bench here to save yourself from an awful walk back to the boss.