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Hollow Knight: Silksong was a no-show once again at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, but here's everything else that was announced
While we didn't see the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, there were plenty of other indies to get excited for, including several metroidvania-style games, a new debut project featuring Celeste 's pixel artist, and multiple titles that are available starting today.
Hollow Knight Silksong won't be in the Indie World Nintendo Direct according to the YouTuber who leaked it: "Ah s**t, here we go again"
After the devastation that came when the Partner Showcase did not feature Hollow Knight: Silksong, naturally, this news sent the Silksong community back into a frenzy (especially with a demo appearing at Gamescom later this month ), with the exclamation of "ah shit, here we go again" summing it up pretty well.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Probably Won’t Be At Upcoming Nintendo Indie World Showcase
At this point, Hollow Knight: Silksong has transcended its 'indie' label. Sure, for all intents and purposes, it still is an indie game, but it's one of the most anticipated games of the year, meaning its appearance at any indie showcase, even Nintendo's Indie World Showcase, is highly unlikely.
Nintendo Indie World Showcase as it happened: everything announced at the Silksong-less stream
The latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase has been and gone. August 7's Indie World Showcase, as confirmed by Nintendo's socials, lasted roughly 15 minutes and featured game announcements for both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch.
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Nintendo Direct No-Show is a Bummer, But You Don’t Have to Worry
Silksong may have once more evaded an event it was expected to appear at, but it won't be bobbing and weaving for much longer.
Hollow Knight Silksong Fans Are Once Again Convincing Themselves Silksong Will Appear At An Upcoming Nintendo Direct
Team Cherry likely gets a kick out of seeing the community's hopes peak, and then swiftly evaporate, before and after every gaming conference. The studio's silent treatment and the emergence of Silksanity have also resulted in free marketing for Silksong.
Silksong Conspiracists Gather Once More As Nintendo Announces Next Indie World
Nintendo has announced an Indie World presentation for August 7, 2025, and the Hollow Knight: Silksong fans prepare for disappointment once more.
Sound the Silksong klaxon! There's another Nintendo indie showcase coming this week
A release date for Silksong - developer Team Cherry's massively anticipated Hollow Knight sequel - is, of course, the great hope this time around, especially given the excitement generated by its reappearance in Nintendo's Switch 2 showcase back in April .
New Indie World Showcase Ushers in Indie Games Galore for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
Today, Nintendo showcased games with action, adventure, mystery, farm animals on bikes and more during its latest Indie World presentation. These upcoming titles from independent publishing and development partners will launch for the Nintendo Switch or the Nintendo Switch 2 systems -- with several also launching for both platforms -- throughout 2025 and beyond.
Nintendo Stock (NTDOF) Rises Ahead of Indie World Showcase & Hollow Knight: Silksong Hopes
Nintendo stock was up on Wednesday after the company announced an Indie World Showcase that will take place on Thursday.
Nintendo's Indie World Showcase - here's everything announced
A mere seven days after its third-party-focused partner showcase, Nintendo has given indies a turn, detailing exactly what Switch and Switch 2 players can look forward to in between those bigger-budget releases.
Silksong will also be at Nintendo’s Gamescom booth.
Attendees can play it there or at Microsoft’s booth. Now I’m really interested in watching Gamescom’s Opening Night Live show ...
Nintendo Reveals All Their Gamescom Demos: Silksong, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, & More
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A new Nintendo Direct is due this week and Silksong fans want a release date
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What’s better than one Nintendo Direct? Two.
Nintendo has some more games to show us. After the company’s Partner Direct showcase last week, Nintendo has announced yet ...