Despite being announced in 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong's development surpassed five years in February. While this extended timeline has been a cause for concern among some fans, Team Cherry's dedication to quality is a promising sign. This extended development suggests that when Silksong finally releases, it'll be a highly polished final product worth the wait.

If rumors hold true and Silksong launches alongside the Switch 2, Team Cherry could gain valuable development time to implement various exciting features. While Hornet's journey should be unique to her narrative, it could be nice to see elements from the previous game. For instance, drawing inspiration from the well-received free DLCs of the original Hollow Knight could be a surefire way to please returning players.

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Silksong Should Build Off The Foundations of its Predecessor

Silksong is Going to Be Massive

Boasting a map reportedly much larger than its 2017 predecessor, the sprawling kingdom of Pharloom should offer players a significantly longer exploration experience. Four years ago, Team Cherry confirmed that Silksong's expansive world would be home to at least 100 checkpoints whereas there were only 41 benches in Hollow Knight. This experience is only expected to intensify as the developers also noted that the sequel will feature over 165 unique enemies to battle, surpassing the total number of the first game by 15.

Though Silksong's scale is already impressive on its own, Team Cherry could further enrich the experience with post-launch features. The dedicated Hollow Knight community, who consistently received free content updates throughout the first game's lifespan, would likely embrace such additions. This enthusiastic reception is evident in the success of the previous DLCs released:

• August 2017 - Hidden Dreams DLC
• October 2017 - The Grimm Troupe DLC
• April 2018 - Lifeblood DLC
• August 2018 - Godmaster DLC

Silksong Could Benefit From Post-Launch Updates

Following the model of Hollow Knight's free DLCs, Silksong could offer captivating post-game experiences that extend beyond the main story. This strategy should be an ideal way to sustain player interest and involvement well after the game's initial launch. Furthermore, this approach aligns well with Team Cherry's past dedication to enhancing its narratives, considering Silksong was initially only meant to be a DLC itself before it evolved into a fully-fledged sequel.

Beyond offering additional content, the free updates for Hollow Knight were able to significantly expand the game's lore. If Team Cherry is thinking of reprising this idea for the sequel, this opens up the possibility of seeing familiar faces like the Grimm Troupe appear in Pharloom. Not only would interacting with these characters again be exciting for the players, but it also has the potential to continue narrative threads from the first game.

While potential Silksong updates may not directly connect to Hollow Knight's narratives, they should certainly expand upon its own established lore. As revealed by Team Cherry, Silksong tells the story of Hornet's abduction and imprisonment in the distant land of Pharloom. Here, she encounters a cast of entirely new characters and pursues a distinct goal: to ascend to the citadel, battling fearsome foes and unveiling the kingdom's ancient secrets along the way. With these major differences apparent, the DLC can shine by highlighting them and crafting new stories for players.

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