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Hollow Knight: Silksong

Released September 4, 2025. Silksong is single-player, so there is no co-op or crossplay; Xbox Play Anywhere is a purchase feature, not multiplayer. Check Game Pass and Valve's Steam Deck rating before choosing where to play.

Official artwork for Hollow Knight: Silksong
Last updated September 23, 2026Source confidence: high
Fast answerNo crossplay

No crossplay: Silksong is a single-player game.

Steam lists no online or local co-op, so Steam, Xbox, and other platform players cannot join a shared session. Xbox Play Anywhere lets you play the Xbox purchase on supported Xbox consoles and Windows PC; it does not mean crossplay. Silksong is available on Game Pass and is Steam Deck Verified.

VerificationEvidence, method, and limitsLast verified 2026-09-23

Compared the Steam store's player-mode listing, Team Cherry's launch announcement, and the current Xbox game page on 2026-09-23.

Player mode
Single-player only on Steam
Official
Online / local co-op
Neither is listed
Official
Crossplay
No multiplayer session exists to cross-play
Editorial
Xbox Play Anywhere
One Xbox purchase works on supported Xbox consoles and Windows PC; it is not crossplay
Official
Game Pass
Currently included on the Xbox game page
Official

Limits

  • Platform storefront features can change; recheck your region and plan before purchase.
  • This is a store-listing comparison, not a hands-on multiplayer test.

Tracked status

What we checked

Last checked September 23, 2026

Store data

high

Last checked September 23, 2026

Game Pass

included

Included in tracked Game Pass data.

Steam Deck

verified

Valve compatibility metadata lists Silksong as Verified: default controls work, Deck button icons and text are readable, and the default graphics configuration performs well. We have not measured FPS or battery life.

Co-op

no

Co-op is not shown in tracked player-mode data.

What may change next

  • Store pages, platform metadata, and patch notes can still change after launch.

Quick answers

Short answers for the questions players search before clicking through.

Release

released

September 4, 2025

Game Pass

included

Included: Game Pass.

Steam Deck

verified

verified. Valve compatibility metadata lists Silksong as Verified: default controls work, Deck button icons and text are readable, and the default graphics configuration performs well. We have not measured FPS or battery life.

Co-op

no

No, the tracked listings do not show co-op.

Crossplay

no

No crossplay is tracked.

Key facts

Release date
September 4, 2025
Developer
Team Cherry
Publisher
Team Cherry
Genre
Metroidvania, Indie
Platforms
  • PC
  • Xbox
  • PlayStation
  • Switch
Game Pass
includedGame Pass
Steam Deck
verified

Valve compatibility metadata lists Silksong as Verified: default controls work, Deck button icons and text are readable, and the default graphics configuration performs well. We have not measured FPS or battery life.

Single-player
Yes
Co-op
No
Online co-op
No
Local co-op
No
PvP
No
Crossplay
no

PC requirements

Minimum

OS
Windows 10 version 21H1 (64-bit) or newer
Processor
Intel Core i3-3240 / AMD FX-4300
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1 GB) / Radeon HD 7750 (1 GB)
DirectX
Version 10
Storage
8 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 version 21H1 (64-bit) or newer
Processor
Intel Core i5-3470
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
GeForce GTX 1050 (2 GB) / Radeon R9 380 (2 GB)
DirectX
Version 10
Storage
8 GB available space

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Steam Deck compatibility

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Status: verified

Valve compatibility metadata lists Silksong as Verified: default controls work, Deck button icons and text are readable, and the default graphics configuration performs well. We have not measured FPS or battery life.

Player checklist

  • Looking for co-op or crossplay? Silksong is single-player, so no platform pair can play together.
  • Already have Game Pass? Check the Xbox listing and your plan before buying a separate copy.
  • Playing on Steam Deck? Valve lists it as Verified, but no FPS or battery-life test was performed here.
  • For Windows PC, compare your hardware with the official Steam minimum specs before purchasing.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hollow Knight: Silksong have crossplay?

No. Steam lists Silksong as single-player only, so there is no multiplayer session to share between platforms. Xbox Play Anywhere refers to owning and playing the Xbox version on console and PC; it does not add crossplay.

Can Steam and Xbox players play Silksong together?

No. Silksong has no online or local co-op in its Steam listing. Players on Steam and Xbox cannot join the same game session.

Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on Game Pass?

Yes. The current Xbox game page lists Silksong as included with Game Pass. Check your plan and region on Xbox before subscribing or buying.

Is Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Deck Verified?

Yes. Valve compatibility metadata lists Silksong as Verified. That is not an FPS or battery-life measurement by this site.

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