Silksong Playable Demo Shown at Australian Museum, No Release Date

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be featured as a playable demo at Australia's National Museum of Screen Culture. Read on for details about this upcoming exhibition and what Silksong enthusiasts can anticipate.

Silksong Playable Demo Coming to Australia

Hollow Knight: Silksong remains one of gaming's most eagerly awaited titles. Fans may finally get hands-on experience as ACMI's upcoming Game Worlds exhibition (running September 18, 2025 through February 8, 2026) will feature a playable version. This new build promises significant advancements from the 2019 E3 demo many considered a technical proof-of-concept.

The exhibition will showcase prominent titles including World of Warcraft, The Sims, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, each featuring exclusive builds alongside original design materials and concept art.

ACMI co-curators Bethan Johnson and Jini Maxwell told IGN: "As one of the most anticipated indie games since its 2019 announcement, we're proud to feature this South Australian creation as a centerpiece of Game Worlds."

The exhibition will provide unprecedented access to Silksong's development process. "From Hornet's intricate sprite animations to the design philosophy behind boss encounters - plus playable access - our displays reveal deep insights into the game's artistic vision," explained the curators.

While the exhibition doesn't confirm a release date (pegged for 2025 during last month's Switch 2 Direct), its duration through February 2026 suggests possible availability within this timeframe.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Nintendo Switch/2, and PC. For continued updates on the game's development journey, stay tuned to our coverage.