The eagerly awaited release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong still remains just beyond our grasp, but fear not, fellow gamers, for the latest update from Team Cherry has us tingling with anticipation. In a recent announcement, the studio revealed that the game’s launch will be stretching beyond the confines of the initial half of 2023. As the game continues to evolve in the depths of development, the creators are determined to ensure it’s nothing short of sublime upon arrival.
Matthew Griffin, the mastermind behind Team Cherry’s marketing and publishing endeavors, took to the realm of Twitter to unveil this thrilling tidbit. “While our initial aim was to grace you all with Silksong in the first half of this year,” he wrote, “the intricate evolution of the game is still very much underway. The sheer expansiveness of what we’re crafting has left us awestruck, and we’re seizing this time to craft an experience that’s nothing short of extraordinary.”
The excitement didn’t end there. Griffin tantalizingly hinted, “Rest assured, the curtain will rise on more specifics as the game edges ever closer to its grand unveiling.”
Revealed for the first time in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong quickly captured the hearts of gamers far and wide. Originally earmarked for a release within the initial half of 2023, it seems this schedule has encountered a slight shift. Yet, with every cloud comes a silver lining, and the postponement has brought along some intriguing developments.
Initially, the game was slated for release on PC and Nintendo Switch platforms, but the scope has magnificently expanded to include the Xbox and PlayStation families. And brace yourselves, because the day of reckoning for Silksong will also be the day it strides onto the Xbox Game Pass.
As the sequel to the widely acclaimed Hollow Knight of 2017, enthusiasts of the series have exercised the patience of saints in awaiting Silksong. Our brethren over at IGN showered praise upon the world of Hallownest, deeming it “compelling and rich, with stories that tantalizingly unfurl as you tread further. The labyrinthine pathways offer a plethora of choices for how you wish to unravel the tale. With secrets galore to uncover and foes that’ll test your mettle, every second invested in Hollow Knight is an investment wisely made.” The prospect of Silksong raises the stakes even higher, promising a continuation of the enchanting legacy forged by its predecessor.