IGN has exciting news for fans of the highly anticipated indie game, *Hollow Knight: Silksong*. The game will be playable at Australia's national museum of screen culture, ACMI, in Melbourne starting September 18, 2025. This opportunity comes as part of a special video game exhibition called Game Worlds, where attendees can not only play the game but also explore its intricate design and artistic direction.
*Hollow Knight: Silksong*, developed by Team Cherry, a studio based in Adelaide, South Australia, has been at the top of the Steam wishlist chart for years. While the game's exact release date remains under wraps beyond a general 2025 window, its inclusion in the upcoming museum exhibition marks a significant step towards its launch. The Game Worlds exhibition will showcase various elements of *Silksong*, including sprite sheets and insights into the game's challenging boss fights and the animation of Hornet’s movements.
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ACMI co-curators Bethan Johnson and Jini Maxwell expressed their enthusiasm for the exhibit, 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*, showcasing some of the design elements that will be on display. The image, provided to IGN with permission, offers a glimpse into the game's meticulous artwork.
With the game set to be playable at the museum, speculation is rife about a potential earlier release date. It's possible that *Silksong* could launch as early as August 2025, given the timeline of the exhibition. The excitement around *Hollow Knight: Silksong* has been building steadily, with the game briefly featured at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct last month, where it confirmed a 2025 release window and offered a fleeting glimpse of new gameplay.
Originally announced for Nintendo Switch and PC, with versions for Xbox (and Game Pass), PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 to follow, *Silksong* has kept fans on their toes with a series of intriguing teases. Team Cherry started 2025 with a mysterious hint involving a chocolate cake recipe, fueling hopes for a re-reveal in April. As the anticipation continues to mount, *Hollow Knight: Silksong* remains one of the most eagerly awaited games in the indie scene.
