Play Silksong Demo on Xbox Ally at Gamescom 2025

Fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong are finally getting a taste of the long-awaited game—Microsoft has confirmed that attendees at Gamescom 2025 will be able to play a live demo of Silksong using the new Xbox Ally handheld. This announcement answers the burning question fans have asked for years: When will we get to play Silksong? While the release date remains unconfirmed, the Gamescom demo signals that the wait is almost over. Not only is Silksong featured prominently at Xbox’s booth, but it also highlights the power and portability of Microsoft’s new gaming hardware.

Xbox Ally handhelds showcase Silksong and more

The Silksong demo will run on the Asus ROG-powered Xbox Ally handheld, a device Microsoft is using to highlight next-gen portable gaming. This marks the first time fans can experience Silksong hands-on after a three-year delay. Alongside Silksong, Xbox Ally will support other high-profile titles like Sea of Thieves, Roblox, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, all optimized for on-the-go play. The demo availability reinforces Microsoft’s earlier statement that Silksong will be a Day One title on Xbox Game Pass and compatible with the new Ally hardware at launch.

More major titles debut at Gamescom 2025

Xbox’s Gamescom presence isn’t just about Silksong. Visitors can try out the upcoming Grounded 2, get a first look at Ninja Gaiden 4, and dive into an immersive theater demo of The Outer Worlds 2. Microsoft is also unveiling updates to its Xbox and Windows user interfaces, showcasing how the new UI enhances handheld gaming. These additions further cement Xbox Ally as a serious player in the handheld gaming market—rivaling the likes of Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and surprise reveals incoming

The excitement doesn’t end at the booth. Microsoft plans to fully unveil Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during Opening Night Live on August 19. Xbox also teased that several surprise game reveals from its partners will be announced during the event. With so much happening—including the Silksong hands-on demo—Gamescom 2025 is shaping up to be one of Xbox’s biggest showings yet. For fans of indie titles and AAA blockbusters alike, Xbox Ally and its Gamescom lineup deliver a promising glimpse into the future of portable console gaming.