Raising Hollow Knight: Silksong age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Hollow Knight: Silksong age rating: the ESRB rates it E10+ (everyone 10 and older) for animated blood, fantasy violence, and mild language, and lists no online interaction or in-game purchases. PEGI rates it 7 in Europe and the UK, noting mild violence and scenes that may scare young children, like dark places and creepy bugs with skull-like shells. It came out on September 4, 2025, for $19.99.
Hollow Knight: Silksong at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
ESRB: E10+ (PEGI 7) - –Contact with other players or strangers
ESRB: No Interactive Elements - –Purchases with real money
None listed by ESRB - –Paid random items
None listed - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Fantasy Violence; PEGI: Fear - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | 2D action adventure by Team Cherry, sequel to Hollow Knight, out September 4, 2025 |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | E10+ (everyone 10 and older) — Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language; No Interactive Elements source |
| PEGI (Fangamer physical edition) | 7 (suitable from age 7) — scary pictures or sounds, mild violence toward fantasy creatures source |
| Price | $19.99, a one-time purchase (Team Cherry, via Push Square) source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Short answer: A 2D action adventure where players explore a kingdom of bugs and fight with a needle.
PEGI says players are Hornet, traveling through the kingdom of Pharloom. The ESRB says players explore a large world, talk to characters, complete quests, and fight insect-like enemies and bosses. Team Cherry released it on September 4, 2025, on PC and consoles.
Silksong age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated for 10 and up in the US and 7 and up in Europe.
- US & Canada (ESRB): E10+. Enemies sometimes give off green blood when hit; boss battles are longer fights; the word "damned" appears.
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 7. PEGI says enemies flash and jump back when hit, then fall over or disappear. It notes dark, mysterious places with bugs scuttling in the background and creepy bug designs with long thin limbs and skull-like shells.
We couldn't find a Common Sense Media review.
Is Silksong hard?
Short answer: Neither rating body rates difficulty, but the ESRB notes long boss battles.
The ESRB lists no interactive elements, meaning no in-game purchases or online interaction listed. Team Cherry priced it at $19.99, per Push Square.
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FAQ
What age is Silksong for?
The ESRB rates it E10+ (everyone 10 and older), and PEGI rates it 7.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong scary?
PEGI says some parts may scare young children: dark places and creepy bug designs with skull-like shells.
Does Silksong have blood?
The ESRB lists Animated Blood: some enemies give off green blood when hit.
Does Silksong have in-game purchases or online play?
The ESRB lists no interactive elements, so no in-game purchases or online interaction.
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