Once again, Hollow Knight: Silksong was noticeably absent from the latest Nintendo Direct on Thursday. While nothing was confirmed ahead of the event, many fans were hopeful that this would finally be the moment for a long-awaited update. Any sort of new developments since its announcement in 2019 have been lean at best.

Yes, a new demo for Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming, but it will only be playable at Xbox's booth at Gamescom 2025. Gamescom is Europe's biggest gaming trade show, and it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Those going this August will be the first to play Hollow Knight: Silksong in over six years.