Silksong will finally have a playable demo at Gamescom 2025

Hollow Knight: Silksong, one of the most anticipated games, will finally have a playable demo at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany. Xbox has confirmed the presence of the title at the event, generating high expectations for a possible release date announcement.

Playable Demos and Xbox's Strong Presence at Gamescom

At Gamescom 2025, taking place from August 20 to 21, will be a significant stage for Xbox. Besides Hollow Knight: Silksong, the company will bring over 20 playable demos to their booth, which will feature more than 120 gaming stations, photo opportunities, and interactive experiences. Among the highlighted titles available for the public to try out, from both first-party and third-party developers, are:

• Grounded 2
• Ninja Gaiden 4 (first playable demo)
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• Borderlands 4
• Onimusha: Way of The Sword
• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
• EA Sports FC 26
• Aniimo
• There Are No Ghosts at the Grand
• PowerWash Simulator 2
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
• Final Fantasy XVI
• Invincible VS
• Super Meat Boy 3D
• Cronos: The New Dawn
• Mistfall Hunter
   

Visitors will also have the opportunity to try out the first handhelds ROG Xbox Ally at the booth, reinforcing the partnership between the game and the device since its announcement.

In addition to the demos, Xbox will showcase new images from the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft, Midnight, and The Outer Worlds 2. The presentation of World of Warcraft: Midnight will include the debut of its opening cinematic during the Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19, where players can also test the new building system. For The Outer Worlds 2, there will be an exclusive theater presentation, offering fans a "look inside the Matriarch's Tomb" in a guided experience.

Implication of the Demo for the Release

The availability of a playable demo usually indicates that the game is close to being completed and released. Hollow Knight: Silksong is currently scheduled for 2025. The original game, Hollow Knight, received an average score of 90 on OpenCritic, with 99% of reviewers recommending the title, raising expectations for the sequel. Known for its challenging bosses, the sequel is likely to follow the same level of difficulty.

It is expected that Hollow Knight: Silksong will receive a lot of attention at the event, especially if the release date is revealed during the Gamescom Opening Night Live or during the fair itself.

With the playable demo of Hollow Knight: Silksong finally available at Gamescom, what are you most looking forward to seeing or learning about the game that can justify the long wait for fans?