Highlights
- Hollow Knight: Silksong's extensive development process suggests that the game will be massive and feature a richly crafted Metroidvania experience.
- Considering the larger number of checkpoints and the length of the original game, Silksong is likely to offer a substantial amount of content and potentially exceed its predecessor in terms of gameplay hours.
- While DLC for Silksong may not be confirmed, the idea of post-launch expansions and additional content is not out of the realm of possibility, and fans of the franchise would certainly welcome it.
Going on five years since its 2019 announcement, Hollow Knight: Silksong has undoubtedly been through a rigorous development process. As such, Silksong is one of the most anticipated games of 2024, though Team Cherry has yet to confirm if the game will be launched this year. The indie game will likely yield a richly crafted Metroidvania experience similar to its predecessor, but there's still a case to be made for DLC to be expected at a later date.
For some, the idea of contemplating extensive DLC for Silksong before the release of the base game may appear premature. However, considering how long the game has been in production, it seems plausible that it will debut with an immense amount of content. After all, it's already been verified by Team Cherry that Silksong will be much larger than Hollow Knight with at least 100 different checkpoints while the original only had 41. For the average playthrough, Hollow Knight equaled around 30 hours in the main storyline, which could be quite telling for its sequel.
How Hollow Knight: Silksong's Progression Puts a Mirror Up to Its Predecessor
It seems that Hollow Knight: Silksong's Pharloom will go in the opposite direction to Hollow Knight's Hallownest based on Team Cherry's comments.
Hollow Knight: Silksong May Be So Complex That It Needs DLC
Silksong's Long Development Suggests That Silksong is Massive
Silksong's delays could be attributed to various reasons, but one plausible theory suggests that its incredibly intricate storyline plays a large part. With Silksong's sprawling world and diverse cast of characters, crafting a finale that does justice to its scope may be a difficult hurdle to overcome.
Granted, most games that receive additional content already have a concluded storyline. However, Hollow Knight's DLC isn't just remarkable for its quality. Not only did it deliver four distinct updates that deepened the existing narrative, but it may have also set a new standard for post-launch expansions.
The Anticipation of DLC Could Keep The Hype for Silksong Alive
Though it's safe to say that the buzz around the 2D adventure won't be dying anytime soon, letting players explore the world of Pharloom or Hallownest once more via DLC may not be a bad idea. For instance, if the Grimm Troupe finds its way to Pharloom, it could be exciting to see them in the next DLC if they aren't already slated for the main storyline. Indeed, each expansion brought with it a wealth of incredible content, leading to some of the best bosses or moments of the entire experience, and the same could be possible for Silksong DLCs.
Of course, Silksong began as a DLC chapter itself, so it may have reached a conclusion that doesn't warrant post-launch additions. It could very well be that the game is so large that what could have been DLC is going to be included from day one.
Interestingly, Hollow Knight's post-release updates were fueled by a Kickstarter that existed due to a lack of funding and time for the original game. Seeing as the former shouldn't be an issue, DLC for Silksong may not be in the cards if Team Cherry has decided that it found a fitting ending for its characters. Nevertheless, should the indie developer choose to introduce additional content in the future, dedicated fans of the franchise would undoubtedly welcome it.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Franchise
- Hollow Knight
- Platform(s)
- PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series S , Xbox Series X , PC , macOS , Linux
- Developer(s)
- Team Cherry
- Publisher(s)
- Team Cherry
- Genre(s)
- Metroidvania
