Welcome to the community-maintained Hollow Knight: Silksong wiki. This hub covers everything you need to know to explore Pharloom as Hornet: the core mechanics, regions, bosses, tools and crafting, quests, items, and up-to-date release information.
Quick links
- Getting started and tips → Getting Started
- Game systems → Gameplay
- Regions and progression → World
- Characters and NPCs → Characters
- Enemies and boss list → Enemies & Bosses
- Tools, crests, crafting → Items & Crafting
- Quests and activities → Quests
- Latest info → Release
- Common questions → FAQ
What is Silksong?
Hollow Knight: Silksong is Team Cherry’s sequel to Hollow Knight, starring Hornet in a new, haunted kingdom ruled by silk and song: Pharloom. Climb to the citadel, uncover the land’s secrets, and battle a host of new enemies and bosses with a faster, more aerial combat style.
Highlights at a glance:
- Play as Hornet with a nimble needle-and-thread moveset and Silk resource system.
- Explore an all-new world with distinct biomes, quests, and secrets.
- 200+ new enemies and dozens of handcrafted boss encounters.
- New tools, crests, and a robust crafting and upgrade loop.
- Expanded quest system, hunts, and optional challenges.
What’s new vs. Hollow Knight
- Silk replaces SOUL, fueling fast heals (Bind) and powerful skills.
- Tools and crests customize your kit; crafting upgrades your loadout.
- Faster movement, more aerial options, and new platforming challenges.
- Quest-driven progression with hunts, deliveries, and side stories.
Latest news
- Release: 4 September 2025. See details in Release.
- Xbox: Available with Xbox Game Pass at launch.
If you spot anything out-of-date, please open an issue or suggest edits. Enjoy your climb!