YEESSSS, we finally have news on the Hollow Knight: Silksong latest update!
We, at last, have the first official look at the Hollow Knight Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC expansion!
I must say, I’m both quite amused and perplexed at Team Cherry’s marketing strategy. After “seemingly” boycotting the Game Awards 2025 event, they quietly shadow-dropped the Hollow Knight Silksong Sea of Sorrow Teaser on December 16, 2025, which took the gaming community by storm.
Hollow Knight Silksong First DLC – A Little Background
Earlier, about two weeks ago, Team Cherry hinted that they were working on a Hollow Knight Silksong first DLC, but didn’t provide any exact timeframe.
In their own words, William Pellen (a co-founder of the game) told Bloomberg that we will “start talking about it more soon, but maybe we won’t mention a timeframe right now.”
All Hollow Knight fans, as such, naturally turned down their guard. The fact that Team Cherry even skipped the Game Awards 2025, where Silksong was one of the GOTY nominees, to focus on their Silksong expansion, only further reinforced this illusion.
Then… it happened!
Team Cherry Uploads Silksong Sea of Sorrow Trailer!
Just as we were normally using our phones, a YouTube notification casually rolled down our screens, “Hollow Knight: Silksong – Sea of Sorrow Teaser.”
The rest, as you all know, is history. Within seconds, fans stormed to YouTube, and the Sea of Sorrow Silksong on Reddit became one of the hottest topics.
As of writing this article, about 11 hours have passed since the trailer was uploaded on the official Team Cherry YouTube channel, and it has already garnered 1.8 million views!
And it is worth keeping in mind that the views are constantly increasing. By the time you see it, the Sea of Sorrow teaser will probably have accumulated 3 million+ views.
What is the Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC About?
It’s time to address the elephant in the room. Here are the confirmed Sea of Sorrow Silksong details.
Sea Of Sorrow Release Date Silksong
There is no confirmed Sea of Sorrow release date yet.
However, through the trailer, what we know for sure is that the Hollow Knight Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC is set to be released in 2026.
Silksong Sea Of Sorrow Price
In a typical Team Cherry fashion, Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC will be free to all players!
This means that if you bought the game on Steam or GOG, you’ll get the DLC via a dedicated Sea of Sorrow Hollow Knight Silksong update.
New Things Introduced in the Sea of Sorrow Silksong
Now, let’s get into the real meat of the Hollow Knight Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC. What exactly does the Sea of Sorrow Silksong DLC bring to the table?
From everything revealed so far, it’s clear that this isn’t a small side addition. This is a full-fledged Silksong expansion that meaningfully builds on the game’s world, mechanics, and lore.
First and foremost, the Sea of Sorrow DLC introduces an entirely new water-themed region. Visually, it’s dripping with atmosphere, flooded caverns, sunken ruins, bioluminescent flora, and vast open stretches that feel far more vertical and fluid than anything we’ve seen before.
Naturally, new regions mean new enemies and bosses, and the Sea of Sorrow teaser doesn’t disappoint. From what is now a cut content from the original Hollow Knight Silksong trailer has finally made sense. It was pointing to this Sea of Sorrow region all along.
Many fans believe the Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC may also connect to the mysterious Lifebloods, a concept long teased in Hollow Knight’s universe. The glowing blue tones, pulsating structures, and fluid-like energy sources in the teaser have led fans to theorize that the Sea of Sorrow Hollow Knight storyline may explore the origins or corruption of Lifeblood itself.
If true, this would make the Hollow Knight Silksong’s first DLC a major lore milestone rather than a standalone side story!
FAQs About Hollow Knight Silksong Sea of Sorrow
Is Silksong a Prequel?
No, Hollow Knight: Silksong is not a prequel. It is officially a sequel to the original Hollow Knight, continuing Hornet’s story after the events of the first game.
When Will Silksong DLC Come Out?
There’s no exact Hollow Knight Silksong DLC release date, but Team Cherry has confirmed the Silksong expansion is scheduled for 2026.
Is Hollow Knight Silksong Out?
Yes, Hollow Knight: Silksong is out, with the Sea of Sorrow DLC arriving later as a free Silksong expansion.
What Is Sea of Sorrow About?
Sea of Sorrow Silksong is about a dark, water-themed region with new areas, bosses, lore, and possible Lifeblood connections.
What Are the Hollow Knight Silksong Requirements for PC?
Hollow Knight Silksong requirements are quite modest. Having 4GB RAM, an i3-3240 CPU, a GTX 560 Ti, and 8GB of Storage on Windows 10 is enough to meet the minimum requirements.
Final Thoughts
And that’s pretty much what we can glean from the trailer and the game itself related to the Hollow Knight Silksong Sea of Sorrow DLC. Admittedly, what makes this all the more exciting is that the Sea of Sorrow DLC is completely free for all players.
It certainly has me hyped up. What about you? Share your thoughts with us and let us know in the comments down below!