Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date, and lots of players are asking whether they can jump in early. The short answer: no, Team Cherry is planning a single, simultaneous launch for everyone and hasn’t given out early-play or review codes ahead of the official release.
Can You Play Hollow Knight: Silksong With Early Access?
No, Team Cherry has not provided any early access options for Hollow Knight: Silksong, so the release date and time are the same for everyone.
Team Cherry has made it clear that players around the world will get access at the exact moment. The studio isn’t handing out review copies to media or creators, and the review embargo is on the day of release. The release date was finally announced during Gamescom, and our hands-on preview suggested the wait will be worth it. Exact storefront details are still coming, since pre-orders for Hollow Knight: Silksong remain unavailable at the moment. If you have Xbox Game Pass, you can set the game to preload when that option appears.
There was a playable demo at Gamescom for attendees, but it was not available to download for people who couldn’t make the event. That demo was the only public hands-on before launch.
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