Hollow Knight has been in the works for a long time. In fact, there has been some buzz about a sequel ever since the original Hollow Knight video game was released. In 2019, the team behind Hollow Knight announced that the development of Silksong is underway. This article is an update of the current status of Hollow Knight: Silksong. Learn about its release date, supported platforms, and frequently asked questions today.
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A New Story
Silksong is an adventure that will take place in Hallownest. You’re headed to the Kingdom’s peak and along the way, you’ll battle more than 100 enemy types. So, players can expect more enemy types in Silksong compared to the original Hollow Knight. Still, there’s no official statement on the new twists and turns the story will take in the sequel. So, all we can do is wait until we get from the studio or leakers.
Players will meet new friends, NPCs, and experience tough quests that players love about the original game. What we want is a challenge which we hope the developers will deliver in the upcoming video game.
New Protagonist — New Weapons
The new protagonist is the Hornet who was introduced in a DLC for the original Hollow Knight. Instead of using a Nail, her primary weapon is a Needle which she uses together with several silk-based powers. Also, players will be able to set traps and craft weapons unlike in the previous game. The Hornet is also much faster than the Hollow Knight.
The Hornet was an antagonist who later became an ally to the Hollow Knight. Remember that she was kidnapped so she’s not in the most hospitable of moods. So, we expect that she’ll burn the Kingdom down to reach the top of Pharloom. The game consists of main missions and side quests for players to complete.
Probable Release Date
Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced for a 2023 release. But the developers recently updated fans that the game isn’t being released in the first half of 2023 anymore. This is probably because they’re using a new protagonist. The new protagonist is supposedly going to need another combat system. So far, it’s taking longer but we don’t want them to compromise. All we can do is wait until they announce a release date.
But if we’re guessing, Silksong will be released in late 2023 or early 2024.
Supported Platforms
The supported platforms for Hollow Knight: Silksong are PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X. Also, Silksong will be available on Xbox Game Pass from the day it’s released.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silksong Still Being Released in Early 2023?
No, Hollow Knight: Silksong isn’t being released in early 2023 because it has been postponed. It’s natural because the sequel is far different from 2014’s release. In fact, besides the familiar scenery, the developers will need to redesign the new protagonist’s move sets, powers, and charms. The Hornet is far different from Hollow Knight, physiology-wise.
How Many Enemies Will There Be in Hollow Knight: Silksong?
There will be at least 165 new enemies in Silksong and over 100 Benches compared to 41 Benches in the first game. This means the sequel will be bigger than the original game, with more areas and skills to explore and experiment with. There’ll also be a new difficulty mode that introduces permanent deaths. It’s called Silk Soul Mode.
Who Is the Main Character in Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Players will be given control of the Hornet who is more agile than the Hollow Knight. Instead of using souls to heal or cast spells, players can use the Hornet’s needle and Silken powers to outmatch their opponents.