Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/i> is the much-awaited sequel to the popular 2017 game Hollow Knight<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Fans have been eagerly waiting for this game for over five years since its announcement, but there are signs that it could be coming later in 2024. If you\u2019re hyped about the game, here\u2019s everything you need to know about its release date, gameplay, and the latest news.<\/p>\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
We expect Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/i> to be released in late 2024 at the earliest.<\/b> Initially set to be released in 2023, the game has encountered numerous delays.<\/p>\n
Team Cherry, the developer, hasn\u2019t given an exact date, but recent updates \u2014 including an ESRB rating \u2014 suggest it might be close.<\/p>\n
Fans hoped for news during the Summer Game Fest 2024, but Silksong was missing from the main event and from Microsoft’s and Nintendo’s livestreams.<\/p>\n
However, the game is confirmed to launch on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S<\/b>.<\/p>\n
On April 1, 2024, Matthew Griffin from Team Cherry tweeted that the Microsoft Store page for Silksong<\/i> is live, which some thought was an April Fools’ joke. This page includes an ESRB rating of 10+, indicating the game is in its final stages.<\/p>\n
The Silksong<\/i> Australia rating from the country\u2019s government classification board also rated it as PG for “mild violence.”<\/b><\/p>\nDevelopment Updates<\/h2>\n
Silksong<\/i> was first announced in February 2019<\/b>, two years after the first game. It was originally planned as DLC for <\/b>Hollow Knight<\/i><\/b> but became a standalone sequel.<\/p>\n
Team Cherry has been careful about setting a release date to ensure the game meets high standards.<\/p>\n
In June 2022, during the Xbox and Bethesda Games showcase, developers promised a release within 12 months, and this was later reaffirmed on Twitter.<\/p>\n
However, the wait continues, with fans closely watching for any updates. A recent update to the game\u2019s Steam page on March 2, 2024, sparked new hope for a release date announcement soon.<\/p>\n
In Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/i>, players will control Hornet,<\/b> a character familiar to fans as the princess-protector of Hallownest.<\/p>\n
Captured in an unfamiliar kingdom, Hornet must fight her way to freedom, using her needle weapon and acrobatic combat skills.<\/b> The game promises over 150 new enemies, including formidable bosses.<\/p>\n
Hornet’s gameplay mechanics differ from the Knight’s in Hollow Knight<\/i>. She uses a move called Bind to heal, which is faster but consumes a full stack of Soul.<\/p>\n
Exploring the game world involves obtaining maps and markers similar to the original and completing quests from NPCs or notice boards.<\/p>\n
One significant change in Silksong<\/i> is that Hornet will have a voice<\/b>, adding more personality to the character as she navigates through the insect kingdom.<\/p>\n
Players can get a taste of Hornet’s combat style and the types of enemies they’ll face in a Nintendo Treehouse playthrough from E3 2019.<\/p>\n
The announcement trailer for Silksong<\/i> shows Hornet escaping from captivity and using her needle skills.<\/p>\n
This trailer reveals vibrant scenes in a new kingdom filled with bugs, from charming towns to dark, dangerous areas.<\/p>\n
A later Game Pass reveal trailer shows new gameplay mechanics and enemy types<\/b>, including a scene with rising lava.<\/p>\n
Composer Christopher Larkin has also shared two tracks from the game\u2019s music, “Lace” and “Bonebottom,”<\/b> available for free download, giving fans a taste of the game\u2019s soundtrack.<\/p>\nSilksong on Game Pass and Future Prospects<\/h2>\n
Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/i> will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one<\/b>, so subscribers can play it at launch.<\/p>\n
This follows a trend of challenging games like Dark Souls<\/i> gaining popularity, and Hollow Knight<\/i> already has a loyal following.<\/p>\n