Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Trailer Shows Delightfully Weird Bosses — Meet the Dandy Bug and Screen-Sized Terrors
Team Cherry released the Hollow Knight: Silksong release date trailer, and the clip highlights a wide range of boss designs. The trailer includes several short clips that show distinct, varied enemies, and the game is scheduled to launch on Sep. 4.
- What the trailer shows about Silksong’s bosses
- Specific boss moments and timestamps from the trailer
- How those designs compare to recent Soulslike boss trends
- The confirmed release date
Trailer highlights: distinct boss designs
The release date trailer presents multiple boss glimpses that do not reuse a single, obvious archetype. For example, at 1:15 the trailer briefly shows a small, dandy insect wearing a red boa. Moments later, there is a pair of elegant mantis-style fighters shown as a duo. Then, at 1:20 the footage cuts to a very large creature that fills much of the screen.
Several of the trailer’s boss shots contrast different visual approaches. One sequence shows a creature with rough, crudely drawn lines that stand out against the game’s otherwise polished art; meanwhile, other enemies rely on silhouette and scale to communicate threat.
Specific moments to note
1:15 — the dandy bug
At 1:15 the trailer cuts to a small, foppish insect character wearing a red boa. The design emphasizes costume and posture rather than sheer size.
duo fight and prehistoric form
Shortly after, the trailer shows a pair of mantis-like opponents fencing in tandem. Then another quick shot suggests a creature with a prehistoric, primal silhouette rendered with rough, sketch-like lines.
1:20 — screen-filling monster
At 1:20 the trailer includes a very large enemy that occupies a large portion of the frame, indicating at least one high-scale, visually imposing encounter.
How this compares to recent Soulslike boss trends
By contrast, several recent Soulslike releases have leaned on large, armored, or humanoid boss archetypes. Titles such as Lies of P and other modern action-RPGs often present bosses that emphasize scale and intimidation. However, the Silksong trailer shows a wider mix of tones — from small, characterful opponents to huge, screen-dominating foes — within a single preview.
For historical reference, FromSoftware has produced both large and unusual boss designs across its catalog. Notable examples include the giant spider encounter in Dark Souls II, the paired boss fight of Ornstein and Smough in Dark Souls, the Bed of Chaos in Dark Souls, and Rykard from Elden Ring. These examples illustrate that big or moody monsters are not the only route to memorable boss design.
Release details
Team Cherry has set the launch for Sep. 4. The release date trailer serves both to confirm that date and to preview a variety of boss encounters players will face in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
