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    Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo Playable at gamescom 2025

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    Fans of metroidvania games can finally breathe a little easier. Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable at gamescom 2025. Attendees of the event will have a chance to try out a demo version of the long-awaited sequel, which comes eight years after the release of the original Hollow Knight. Known for its distinctive style, gameplay mechanics, and pacing, the first game earned overwhelming praise and currently holds a 95% positive rating on Steam.

    The news about the demo surfaced through an official Microsoft announcement detailing the full lineup for their Xbox booth. More than 120 demo stations will be available for visitors, with over 20 projects being showcased by Xbox and its partners.

    Here are some of the highlights confirmed for the Xbox booth:

    • Hollow Knight: Silksong (demo)

    • Grounded 2 (hands-on preview)

    • Ninja Gaiden 4 (demo)

    • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (core game with interactive activities and prizes)

    • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (city updates and gameplay challenges)

    • The Outer Worlds 2 (presentation)

    • Borderlands 4 (demo)

    • Onimusha: Way of The Sword (demo)

    • Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (demo)

    • EA Sports FC 26 (demo)

    • Aniimo (demo)

    • There Are No Ghosts at the Grand (demo)

    • PowerWash Simulator 2 (demo)

    • Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (preview of the upcoming Xbox version)

    • Final Fantasy XVI (Xbox demo)

    • Invincible VS (demo)

    • Super Meat Boy 3D (demo)

    • Cronos: The New Dawn (demo)

    • Mistfall Hunter (demo)

    • World of Warcraft: Midnight (expansion showcase)

    • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (new trailer premiere at Opening Night Live)

    • Plus, surprise reveals from the creators of Age of Empires and Age of Mythology at World’s Edge

    • Attendees will also get hands-on time with the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld consoles

    Despite the broad lineup, most of the buzz surrounds Hollow Knight: Silksong. For many fans, this demo is a sign of real progress after years of silence. There’s growing speculation that the game might release later this year, or during the first quarter of 2026.

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