The much-anticipated sequel to the indie hit, Hollow Knight, titled Hollow Knight: Silksong, is finally live and it has an interesting surprise in the credits. Fans noticed a famous name featured in the ‘Additional Character Voices’ – Eric Barone. Barone, better known online as ConcernedApe, is the mastermind creator behind another indie sensation, Stardew Valley.nThe confirmation of Barone’s voice acting participation in Silksong came from Cole Medeiros, who serves as the head of operations and business development at ConcernedApe LLC. However, both Medeiros and Barone proved evasive when asked about the specifics of Barone’s character contribution, preferring to keep it under wraps to maintain the surprise element.nIt is worth noting that Barone’s name can be found in the game’s ‘Extras’ section, under the ‘Additional Character Voices’ list. Despite the curiosity sparked with this discovery, the specifics regarding the characters that Barone lent his voice to remain a tantalizing mystery. Barone and Medeiros have chosen silence over divulging too much and spoiling the surprises for enthusiastic fans.nBesides Barone’s unexpected contribution, there’s another intriguing connection between Stardew Valley and Silksong. Matthew Griffin, currently charged with marketing and PR for Silksong, at one point, held a similar role for Stardew Valley. This information was uncovered on the developer Team Cherry’s website, which details the game’s development team.nHollow Knight: Silksong reaching the gamers is not just a continuation of the journey of the original Hollow Knight game; it represents an intriguing merging of talents behind two beloved indie gaming sensations. The collaboration of such brilliant minds only promises to elevate the gaming experience, making it a thrill for fans and gamers alike. This finding has led to increased speculation and anticipation among the gamers, eagerly waiting to discover Barone’s secret contribution.
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