Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Crimson Hollow DLC Hits May 2025
May 2, 2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s first DLC, ‘Crimson Hollow,’ launches May 25, 2025, alongside the base game on PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Team Cherry’s Metroidvania sequel, already a 2025 highlight, expands with a blood-soaked biome, new bosses like the Scarlet Matriarch, and Hornet’s upgraded silk-based abilities, per PC Gamer. The DLC adds 10 hours of content, including a platforming-heavy abyss and a questline exploring Pharloom’s cultist lore.
X posts with #Silksong and #CrimsonHollow buzz with excitement over the hand-drawn art and haunting OST, with fans sharing clips of Hornet’s new Crescent Dash move. Priced at $12, the DLC is free for Kickstarter backers and Deluxe Edition owners, a nod to the game’s crowdfunded roots. However, some Discord users criticize the simultaneous launch, arguing it fragments the base game’s 30-hour campaign. Team Cherry countered on X, noting Crimson Hollow is optional and enhances replayability.
The DLC introduces a ‘Weaver’s Trial’ mode, a boss-rush challenge unlocking rare charms like Bloodthread, which boosts attack speed. Community guides on Reddit recommend mastering Hornet’s Pogo Slash for the Matriarch fight, a multi-phase nightmare requiring precise timing. Silksong’s base game refines Hollow Knight’s formula with tighter controls and a crafting system, while Crimson Hollow adds crimson-tinted enemies that bleed status effects, complicating exploration.
Silksong’s release follows years of delays, heightening expectations. The DLC’s depth rivals full indie titles, competing with Metroidvanias like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Its day-one Game Pass availability broadens reach, though some X users worry about performance on Switch. Team Cherry promised a May 30 patch to optimize frame rates. Fan art on X, depicting Hornet in Crimson Hollow’s glowing caverns, underscores the community’s passion.
Crimson Hollow positions Silksong as a genre-defining release, blending punishing platforming with rich storytelling. With weekly challenges planned through June, the DLC ensures lasting engagement. Players are already sharing speedrun strats on Discord, cementing Silksong’s place in 2025’s indie spotlight. #NewRelease #Gaming
