Hollow Knight: Silksong is Playable on September 18th at ACMI Museum

Team Cherry’s long-awaited (for some, painfully so) Hollow Knight: Silksong is out this year but still lacks a release date. However, the good news is that it will be playable in September if you visit ACMI, the national museum of screen culture of Australia, located in Fed Square, Melbourne.

As reported by IGN, the museum is hosting an exhibition called Game Worlds on September 18th. There will also be displays showcasing “hundreds” of sprites for Hornet and the “logic” behind its “most challenging boss fights.”

Co-curators Bethan Johnson and Jini Maxwell said, “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!”

Hollow Knight: Silksong is currently in development for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. It was announced in February 2019 and remains one of the most eagerly awaited games ever.

As a sequel to the acclaimed Hollow Knight, Silksong follows Hornet, who is captured and taken to a new kingdom. Upon escaping, she seeks to unravel its mysteries. If it’s playable this September, could a release date announcement be far behind? Stay tuned for (hopefully) more details in the coming weeks.