How long is Hollow Knight: Silksong? Fans have been waiting years for Hollow Knight: Silksong, and one of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is simple: just how long is this game going to be?
The short answer? A lot longer than the original.
|Speedrunners vs. Casual Players
If you’re the type of player who lives for speedrunning, Silksong actually has an achievement tied to finishing the game in under five hours. That’s right—blaze through without distractions, skip every side path, and you could see the credits in a single sitting. But let’s be honest: most of us won’t play that way the first time around.
For the average player, expect a far deeper journey.
|Main Story Length
A normal playthrough of Silksong, focusing mainly on the story, exploring some areas, and fighting through the core bosses—will likely take 35 to 60 hours. That’s already a big step up from the first game, which typically ran much shorter unless you went out of your way to 100% it.
This means even if you don’t touch every optional quest, Hornet’s adventure is shaping up to be long and satisfying.
|Completionists’ Dream
Of course, for those who want to see absolutely everything, unlocking every charm, defeating every boss, clearing every secret area, Silksong is expected to stretch to 80 to 100+ hours. It’s the kind of game you’ll lose yourself in, discovering hidden layers long after you thought you were done.
|Is Silksong bigger than Hollow Knight?
To put this in perspective: the original Hollow Knight was already considered one of the biggest and most challenging Metroidvanias out there. But everything we’ve seen suggests Silksong is significantly larger. It’s not just a small sequel, it’s shaping up to be a massive expansion of what Team Cherry built the first time.
|Is Silksong a full game?
So, how long is Silksong?
- Speedrunners: under 5 hours
- Main story: 35–60 hours
- 100% completion: 80–100+ hours
In other words, whether you’re looking for a quick challenge or an adventure that lasts for weeks, Silksong has you covered. And after waiting this long, it’s reassuring to know the journey ahead will be worth every minute.
