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The Rumors Were True: Hollow Knight: Silksong Launched at $19.99

The “just $20” rumor was true for the U.S. launch: Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced at $19.99. Current prices vary by store, region and promotion.
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Yes—the “just $20” rumor was true for the U.S. launch price. Team Cherry announced Hollow Knight: Silksong at $19.99, and the game launched on September 4, 2025. That figure is the U.S. list price, not a promise that every store or region will show the same checkout price today.

What did Hollow Knight: Silksong cost at launch?

Team Cherry announced a U.S. price of $19.99 on September 1, 2025, four days before release. The announcement also listed €19.99 and ¥2,300 for the regions using those currencies; these are announced regional prices, not currency conversions or a guarantee of current prices everywhere. PC Gamer reported the announcement.

The game launched September 4, 2025. Team Cherry developed and published it. Steam’s listing describes it as an action-adventure sequel to Hollow Knight, with players controlling Hornet in Pharloom.

Why can the price differ by store or country?

Storefront prices depend on region and can change during promotions. The following are store-page observations recorded on October 8, 2026, not permanent price guarantees:

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#1 Best Overall
Hollow Knight: Silksong Standard - Nintendo Switch [Digital Code]
  • Discover the fallen insect kingdom of Pharloom! Explore mossy grottos, gilded cities and misted moors as you ascend to the shining citadel at the top of the world.
  • Engage in lethal acrobatic action! Wield a huge suite of deadly moves as you dance between foes in swift, beautiful combat.
  • Craft powerful tools! Master an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons, traps, and mechanisms to vanquish your enemies and explore new heights.
  • Solve shocking quests! Hunt down rare beasts and solve ancient mysteries to grant the wishes of the downtrodden and restore the kingdom’s hope.
  • Face over 200 ferocious foes! Beasts and hunters, monsters and knights. Defeat them all with bravery and skill!
Store and region Displayed price What the listing showed
Steam, U.S. US$19.99 Standalone digital game price.
PlayStation Store, U.S. US$19.99 Digital game price.
Xbox Store, U.S. US$19.99 regular; US$14.99 promotional The page showed a sale price and an end date; the promotion may no longer be available.
Nintendo, Canada CAD$25.99 Regular price listed for both Switch and Switch 2 editions.

Nintendo’s U.S. listing identifies the digital editions and platform details, but did not show a price in the page content captured for this article. Check your local store page before buying; the U.S. launch price should not be treated as a worldwide current price.

Which versions are available on Nintendo platforms?

Nintendo lists digital editions for Switch and Switch 2, and says the game is supported on Switch 2. Its listing describes the Switch 2 upgrade pack as free. Editions and pricing remain region-specific, so verify the details on the Nintendo store page for your country.

Rank #2
Hollow Knight: Silksong | Standard Edition | Xbox Digital
  • Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure.
  • Journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover secrets tied to your nature and your past.
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What does the $19.99 buy?

The price refers to the game, not its separately listed soundtrack. Steam lists the official soundtrack as a separate $11.99 item. The game itself follows Hornet through Pharloom, where players explore areas, fight enemies, complete quests, and craft tools. The soundtrack is optional and is not included in the game’s announced price.

Quick Recap

Bestseller No. 3
Hollow Knight (Nintendo Switch)
Hollow Knight (Nintendo Switch)
Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
$38.49
Bestseller No. 4
Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch [Digital Code]
Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch [Digital Code]
Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
$14.99
Rank #4
Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch [Digital Code]
  • Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
  • Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
  • Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!
  • Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favorites and make your journey unique!
  • An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.
Rank #3
Hollow Knight (Nintendo Switch)
  • Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
  • Tightly tuned 2D controls. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries.
  • Explore a vast interconnected world of forgotten highways, overgrown wilds and ruined cities.
  • Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
  • Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!.Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique!.An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation..

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