Hollow Knight: Silksongis undoubtedly one of the most anticipated indie titles currently in development. Following in the footsteps of its highly successful predecessor,Silksonglooks to expand onHollow Knight’s best aspects to deliver yet another classic Metroidvania for players to delve into.The title will also be a crucial moment for developer Team Cherryto continue the monumental success it has seen so far, delivering the same ambition and creativity withSilksongas it did withHollow Knight.
With that in mind, the wait forSilksonghas certainly been agonizing for manyHollow Knightfans. It will soon be six years since the follow-up was first unveiled to the world,with no indication of when players will finally get to delve into everythingSilksonghas to offer. Furthermore, a recent update on the game’s status has only reiterated the long history of lackluster updates that are quickly becoming detrimental toSilksong’s potential success when it finally does release.
Silksong’s Latest Update Was Underwhelming
Nothing New Or Significant Was Shared By Team Cherry
Silksongfinally received an update after almost two years of waiting, although it was fairly lackluster. Responding to a fan on X (formerly Twitter),Matthew Griffin, who currently handles marketing and publishing forSilksong, assured that “thegame is real, progressing and will release.” The clarification came after a theory thatSilksongcould appear in the April Nintendo Directwas debunked, helping to rectify the disappointment many fans felt at the time.
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s last gameplay showcase was at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase in June 2022, making it almost three years since the game was last seen in action.
The statement from Matthew Griffin was clearly made to reassure players who were desperate for an update. However, the update itself doesn’t really convey the reassurance that was intended. For starters, the form in which the update was delivered, as an informal reply on social media, suggests thatthe post was made out of necessity rather than it being a planned message. The minor acknowledgment ofSilksong’s existence feels less like an optimistic message and more like an attempt to halt growing demand, lacking the reassurance that the reply intended.
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Moreover, the update merely reiterates what players would have assumed already regardingSilksong’s development. The update gives no indication of the game having made significant progress and lacks any reasoning for the lack of substantial updates in recent months. The reluctance to give any new information results in the message giving the opposite effect to what was intended,creating more confusion over why players are still waiting for actual updatesonSilksong’s status rather than providing much-needed clarity.
Silksong Updates Are Few And Far Between
The Lack Of Updates Could Create Worry Over The Game’s Status
Unfortunately, this disappointing message is just part of a long, arduous history of lackluster news regardingSilksong. Since its initial reveal in 2019, updates forSilksonghave been few and far between, often leaving fans in the dark for long periods of time. This only worsened when the game was delayed from its 2023 release, which served as the last update onSilksongup until recently.
While not the only game that’sstuck in a lengthy development period, the lack of communication onSilksong’s status could have an effect on the excitement over the upcoming title.The few updates being given can create worry among playersoverSilksong’s development and any potential issues that may prolong the game’s eventual release. The radio silence followingSilksong’s sudden delay certainly didn’t help, as it would have only caused fear to grow over significant problems that Team Cherry may be facing in development that’s affecting the title.
The lack of communication is casting doubt not just on the game’s progress, but also on the quality of the final result.
Matthew Griffin’s latest update is symbolic of the worry that’s accumulating regardingSilksong. If a statement has to be made to clarify a game’s existence after years of development, it’s a showcase of how the lack of communication is casting doubt not just on the game’s progress, but also on the quality of the final result. Team Cherry’s refusal to provide substantial updates or show confidence in the game’s progress can create a sense of distrust from fans about whether the title will live up to expectations,potentially damagingSilksong’s potential success as a result.
Silksong Needs A Bigger Update Soon
It Would Give The Reassurance Hollow Knight Fans Need
It’s clear thatSilksongis in need of an update with more substantial information than the most recent message provided. Even if the game is still far from release, providing a more concrete idea ofSilksong’s current status and progression in development would give fans the reassurance they’ve been desperately looking for. Not only will it calm fears overSilksong, butit would be a huge step in rectifying the issues of communicationthat could be actively impeding on anticipation for the game.
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Of course, there’s still plenty ofexcitement overSilksong’s eventual release, even with the many years that have passed following its reveal. That being said, there’s no denying how a better update on the game’s development would help in the long run. By clearly establishingHollow Knight:Silksong’s current status, it will solidify the faith players have in Team Cherry to create a game that matches the same quality as its beloved predecessor.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-anticipated sequel to Hollow Knight, the 2017 indie action-adventure Metroidvania hit. In Silksong, players will take on the role of Princess Hornet, a far more agile and combat-ready hero than the Knight in the previous title, with a stronger emphasis on aerial combos and gameplay. Stuck in a new strange land, Hornet will battle her way through all-new environments outside of Hollownest to find her way back while saving this new kingdom.
