In a long-anticipated moment, Team Cherry has revealed that the celebrated follow-up to Hollow Knight, dubbed ‘Silksong’, is set for release on September 4. The news came during a special live stream on Thursday, finally putting an end to years of suspense for fans of the franchise. Numerous hints regarding the game’s development were dropped at different events, and a sneak peek was available at Gamescom. Yet, the sequel seemed elusive up until now, adding to the anticipation for its 2025 release.
The brief but exciting trailer reveals Hornet, the central character, journeying through a range of diverse environments. The sequence teases her climb to a massive, ghostly kingdom where she faces over 40 unique bosses. With each encounter more thrilling than the last, the game promises to be a remarkable experience. What’s most exciting, however, is that the wait for Silksong is nearly over, with just a few weeks left until the release.
Since the haunting beauty of the insect kingdom in the original Hollow Knight was brought to life by Team Cherry eight years ago, fans have eagerly awaited the next development. Despite the sequel being announced back in 2019, the development path has been plagued with obstacles. Nevertheless, in a testament to the team’s endurance and commitment, the sequel’s journey is reminiscent of the original Hollow Knight’s development, which had also faced delays before its eventual successful launch.
Initially conceived as bonus content for the original game, Hollow Knight: Silksong eventually morphed into a standalone title. This likely caused additional challenges for the small Australian team, but also shows their dedication to the project. Given these circumstances, the wait for Silksong seems entirely understandable.
Those yearning for more Hollow Knight content have found solace in humor, with memes providing some comfort during the wait. The game promises a new setting teeming with over 200 different types of enemies. Players will step into the shoes of Hornet, whose notably more acrobatic abilities differ from the original knight protagonist’s methodical approach.
Beyond being available on Switch 2, fans can also look forward to playing Hollow Knight: Silksong on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, as well as Microsoft’s upcoming portables, ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. With the looming release date, fans would be wise to take another run at the original Hollow Knight in preparation.
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