Silksong Emerges from the Void... Sort Of: Playable Demo Hits Gamescom!
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Hollow Knight: Silksong is going to be playable at Gamescom, which is great news, even though we still don't have a release date and the whole thing feels a bit like dangling a very shiny, very tempting carrot. Microsoft will also be showing off the ROG Xbox Ally alongside the demo, because synergy!
Alright, alright, settle down, folks. I know you've been sharpening your nails waiting for this one. After what feels like an eternity (seriously, are we even sure time still exists?), *Hollow Knight: Silksong* is actually, physically, demonstrably going to be playable at Gamescom this year. I know, I know, believe it when you see it, right? But fair dinkum, it's happening. According to Rock Paper Shotgun, Microsoft's showing off a demo at their booth in Cologne.
Now, before you start booking flights and figuring out how to smuggle a Silksong-themed cake past security (maybe hold off on that cake, actually, given recent events – more on that later), let's temper expectations just a tad. We're talking about a demo, not a release date. The article at Rock Paper Shotgun clearly states that, despite all the hype, we *still* don't have a firm launch date. It's still just hanging out in the nebulous "this Holiday and beyond" zone. Sound familiar? It should.
Still, a playable demo is a playable demo, and that's a win, yeah? Especially since you'll be able to get your mitts on it via the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds – Asus' attempt to break into the portable gaming PC space. A match made in marketing heaven, really. Two things we've all been waiting for (kinda) – together at last!
Speaking of Microsoft's booth, RPS mentions a bunch of other games will be there too, including *Ninja Gaiden 4* (wait, what?), *Grounded 2*, *Borderlands 4*, and even *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater*. It's like a greatest hits parade… or maybe a “games we’ve heard whispers about” convention. Either way, something for everyone, I reckon.
Oh, and about that cake. I was going to suggest baking a massive Silksong-themed confection to bring to Gamescom, but given the reports of mass layoffs at the company running the booth, maybe it's best to avoid anything that might be misconstrued as a… commentary. Yikes. Sometimes, it's best to just stick to playing the games, eh?
So, there you have it. *Hollow Knight: Silksong* – playable, maybe real, and definitely going to be swamped with gamers at Gamescom. Get ready to queue, folks. It's going to be a long wait, but hey, at least you can play it on a new handheld while you're waiting. Just try not to think about the lack of a release date. Focus on the demo. Focus on the void. Focus on… wait, what was I saying? Oh, right. Gamescom. Go. Play. Have fun. But maybe leave the cake at home.
Tags: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Gamescom, Xbox, Indie Games, Metroidvania
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun