Hollow Knight: Silksong Price Leak Suggests $19.99 for PC and Switch

After years of anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a confirmed release date. Team Cherry announced at Gamescom 2025 that the much-anticipated sequel to the original Hollow Knight will launch on September 4. While fans have eagerly awaited pricing details, the Australian developer has remained largely silent on the matter—until recent leaks gave players their first glimpse at what to expect.

GameStop Listing Hints at $19.99 Price

A prematurely surfaced GameStop listing has reportedly revealed that Hollow Knight: Silksong will cost $19.99 in the United States for the Nintendo Switch version. Reddit user E1338 spotted the page, which is currently taking pre-orders for the Switch 1 edition, compatible with both the original Switch and Switch 2. No other editions are listed on GameStop, suggesting the page may have gone live ahead of schedule.

Further corroborating the price, reputable leaker Billbil-kun reported that the PC version of Silksong will also retail for $19.99 in the U.S., while European players can expect to pay around €19.50 on Steam and €18.29 on GOG. If these figures are accurate, Silksong will be slightly more expensive than its predecessor, yet still highly accessible for fans.

Incredible Value for Money

Priced at roughly $20, Silksong promises enormous content for the cost. Team Cherry has revealed that the game will feature over 200 new enemies, more than 40 bosses, and nearly 100 benches, almost doubling the number of checkpoints compared to the original 51 in Hollow Knight. Early insights suggest that the sequel’s world—particularly the Greymoor region—could be the largest singular environment Team Cherry has ever designed. With these additions, players may spend over 100 hours completing the game, significantly surpassing the original's 65-hour completion average.

Kickstarter Backers Receive Free Copy

Team Cherry is honoring a long-standing promise to the original Hollow Knight Kickstarter backers. The 2,158 supporters who funded the 2014 campaign will receive Silksong at no additional cost. Initially, Silksong began as a stretch goal DLC for the Kickstarter but was eventually expanded into a full sequel due to the success of the original game and the studio's financial stability.

Interestingly, Team Cherry has stated that there will be no reviews at launch. This decision ensures that Kickstarter backers get the first chance to experience Silksong before the broader public. It’s a unique move in the gaming industry and highlights the studio’s commitment to its earliest supporters.

Anticipation Continues

With the price leak now circulating, fans are weighing the value Silksong offers compared to its predecessor. For a game packed with expansive environments, challenging bosses, and hundreds of hours of content, the $19.99 price point could make it one of the best deals in recent gaming memory. As September 4 approaches, excitement continues to build for what could be one of the year’s most beloved indie releases.