TANUKI: Pon’s Summer Hats: Every Crossover Hat Reference
Quick answer
TANUKI: Pon's Summer has crossover hats inspired by Hollow Knight: Silksong, PEAK and Shovel Knight, plus more the developer has not yet named. The official Steam page describes them under the heading "Yes, he needs another hat": you give Pon a look you love, and the hats let you bring a little of your favorite games along for the ride, whether you're heading out on deliveries or showing off around town.
| Confirmed crossover references | Hollow Knight: Silksong, PEAK, Shovel Knight and moreTANUKI: Pon's Summer on Steam |
|---|---|
| Release status | Coming soon, November 10, 2026 (as of 2026-11-05)TANUKI: Pon's Summer on Steam |
See every confirmed crossover hat cosmetic in TANUKI: Pon's Summer hats lineup and which games each one references, per the official Steam page.
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TANUKI: Pon's Summer has crossover hats inspired by Hollow Knight: Silksong, PEAK and Shovel Knight, plus more the developer has not yet named. The official Steam page describes them under the heading "Yes, he needs another hat": you give Pon a look you love, and the hats let you bring a little of your favorite games along for the ride, whether you're heading out on deliveries or showing off around town.
Confirmed crossover hats and their references
The official Steam page and the developer's release date announcement from October 28, 2026 confirm these collaborations:
| Hat reference | Game referenced | Confirmed by |
|---|---|---|
| A mask to "cosplay your favourite bug" | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Official Steam page |
| Crossover hat | PEAK | Official Steam page |
| Crossover hat | Shovel Knight | Official Steam page |
| Additional unnamed hats | "and more" | Official Steam page |
The release date announcement adds that Pon has "an exquisite collection of in-game collaboration hats" and that you can go for "something authentic, want to cosplay your favourite bug with a mask or just wish to stand out" — the bug-with-a-mask line matches the Silksong reference.
How you get the hats
The exact unlock method for each hat is not confirmed. The official Steam page only says the hats let you dress Pon for deliveries and town show-offs, and the October announcement says he is "almost ready to let you borrow a few" — suggesting they are available in the base game rather than paid DLC, but no menu path, quest or condition is documented yet.
What to check after launch
Once the game is out on November 10, 2026, the hat collection and how each piece is earned should be verifiable in-game. The developer also confirmed that your first three days of demo progress carry over to the main game, so anything hat-related tied to that progress would transfer too — the announcement states "no hard-earned progress is going to waste."
Next steps
- If you want to make money and progress while looking stylish, the mail delivery guide covers Pon's core part-time job, which is also how you earn rewards for the shrine.
- The BMX challenges page covers the 101 trick challenges where a well-dressed Pon can show off.
FAQ
Which games do the TANUKI: Pon's Summer crossover hats reference?
The official Steam page names Hollow Knight: Silksong, PEAK and Shovel Knight, and says there are more crossover hats beyond those that it has not listed individually.
How many hats are in TANUKI: Pon's Summer?
No total count has been given. The developer's October 28, 2026 announcement calls it "an exquisite collection of in-game collaboration hats" without a number.
Do the crossover hats cost extra?
The official Steam page presents the hats as part of the game's customization, not as separate purchases, and no DLC or hat-specific pricing is listed anywhere on the page as of 2026-11-05.
Are the TANUKI: Pon's Summer hats on consoles?
The hats are a game feature, and the October announcement confirms the game is also coming to PlayStation, with preorders open on Xbox and Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 — so the hats are not limited to the Steam version.
Check note: the facts above come from the official Steam store page for TANUKI: Pon's Summer and the developer's Release Date Announcement on Steam, both checked 2026-11-05. The full hat list, each hat's referenced details and unlock conditions remain unconfirmed until launch.
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