Summary
With anticipation forHollow Knight: Silksongreaching a fever pitch, even the smallest details about development are eagerly devoured by fans. For instance, rumors are circulating thatSilksongwill be released soon because Team Cherry logged into their Kickstarter a few days ago. Some have speculated that the team is preparing to send backer copies, but it’s equally likely it was just a meaningless login by the developers.
Even ifSilksongisn’t nearing completion yet, Team Cherry’s past commitment to fulfilling promises is worth considering. Examining its track record might shed light on the future of theHollow Knightseries afterSilksong. WhileTeam Cherry is confirmed to be working on a new, unannounced game, this doesn’t necessarily signal the end forHollow Knight.
Hornet is a Fulfillment of Team Cherry’s Past Promises
Hollow Knight Was Never Intended to Have a Sequel
For those newer to the game, it may not be common knowledge thatSilksongoriginally began as a planned DLCfor the 2017 game. Hornet, who players first encountered as a rival before becoming an ally inHollow Knight, was slated to be a second playable character within the world of Hallownest. Notably, as the studio began working on this chapter, it quickly realized its scope was much larger than anticipated.
Of course, Hornet is an incredibly interesting character with mysterious origins. Given her fierce protectiveness of Hallownest and unique skillset, this shift from a DLC to a fresh title is understandable. Furthermore, boasting at least 165 new enemies and more than 100 checkpoints, Pharloom’s map is reportedly much larger thanHollow Knight’s. Given thatTeam Cherry is only a three-person team, the extensive production timeline is much more justifiable.
Silksong Could Be The Beginning of a New Trend for Team Cherry
Team Cherry’s dedication to fulfilling promises made for the originalHollow KnightKickstarter campaign is intriguing. This approach, evident in stretch goals like the White Palace andthe Colosseum of Fools, might foreshadow a similar commitment toSilksong’s potential future. Perhaps unimplemented concepts, like a potential third playable character, could be revisited as post-launch content.
On the Kickstarter page, the third character’s shadow looks suspiciously like Zote, though the developers never confirmed whether this speculation was true or not. Interestingly, whileZote is a strong contender for a threequelor fresh DLC, a case could be made for a different character to take center stage. After all,Hollow Knightis home to a rich cast with several compelling narratives, like Quirrel, that have yet to be explored.
“Hollow Knight is home to a rich cast with several compelling narratives that have yet to be explored. "
With a third playable character still on the table,Silksongmay also benefit from ideas that were initially intended for the first game. The original Kickstarter campaign hinted at this possibility with a category labeled “more goals if [they] make it this far,” suggesting additional features could be unlocked if funding milestones were surpassed. While any information has yet to be revealed, this could includefree DLC updates similar toHollow Knightsuch as:
Regardless, Team Cherry has already undertaken the massive task ofbuilding uponHollow Knight’s foundations. Hornet’s confirmation as a playable character in a highly anticipated title of her own is already more than noteworthy. As such, the developers would certainly be deserving of a well-earned break from theHollow Knightuniverse after the game releases, despite any post-launch content plans.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
WHERE TO PLAY
Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
