Hollow Knight: Silksong originally planned for mid-year release
Although Hollow Knight: Silksong did not have an exact release date, the presentation at the Xbox & Bethesda show in June 2022 suggested that it would be released by June 2023. However, this timeline may now be pushed back.
Development update
Matthew Griffin from Team Cherry provided an update on the progress of Hollow Knight: Silksong on Twitter. He explained that development is still ongoing and the game has "grown pretty big". Therefore, the team wants to take the time to make it the best it can be.
Silksong originally planned as an expansion
Silksong was initially planned as an expansion for Hollow Knight, but quickly developed into a full-fledged sequel. With a new main character, a new play style, and a new environment, it remains to be seen if the expansion during development will lead to significant delays. Griffin simply said, "Expect more details from us as we approach the release date."
Popularity of the original
The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong is high, as the original game from 2017 was extremely popular. Team Cherry's Metroidvania was praised for its beautiful art and the vastness of its Hallownest environment.
Excitement for Silksong
Despite possible delays, we are excited for Hollow Knight: Silksong and look forward to continuing the adventure. If you don't want to wait any longer, you can fill your Steam account with great games in the meantime by getting some Steam keys from Keyfuchs.
Conclusion
Hollow Knight: Silksong may be delayed as the game has "grown quite big" and the development team wants to take the time to make it as good as possible. While this may be disappointing for fans, we can be sure that Team Cherry is doing everything they can to provide an outstanding gaming experience. Stay tuned for further updates on the release of Silksong.
