The gaming community is buzzing with excitement as Hollow Knight: Silksong will have its first public demo at Gamescom 2025 from August 20-24. This highly anticipated sequel to Team Cherry's 2017 masterpiece will be playable on PC and both models of the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices.

After skipping Gamescom in 2024, this announcement comes as welcome news to fans who have been eagerly awaiting any information about the game. The Hollow Knight community has turned the wait for Silksong news into an ongoing meme, with each gaming event bringing either new hope or humorous disappointment.

The demo will be available at the Xbox booth throughout the event, with special live broadcasts planned for August 20-21 to give remote fans a glimpse of the gameplay. This marks the first opportunity for players to experience both Silksong and Microsoft's new handheld gaming devices, which are scheduled for release later in 2025.

While Xbox confirmed during their June showcase that Silksong would be available on their new handhelds, developer Team Cherry clarified that the game would release before the hardware launches, targeting a pre-Christmas 2025 window. However, an exact release date remains unannounced.

Recent updates to the game's Steam page suggest Team Cherry might be preparing for a significant announcement. Fans hope the Gamescom demo might eventually see a wider release, allowing everyone to experience this long-awaited sequel.