Team Cherry’s second game,Hollow Knight: Silksonghas been in the making for a while now, and fans are waiting for more information about the new title. However, Team Cherry has claimed that the main goal is to offer a game that fulfills the standards that were set in the previous installment. Because of how great the first game did, some could think thatHollow Knight:Silksongis just a continuation ofHollow Knight. That is not the case.
Hollow Knightoffers an interesting story which is mostly understood by connecting the dots along the game. Most of the lore is not explicitly told, but scattered through the game in the form of dialogues, clues in the design of the map, slabs with inscriptions, descriptions in the journal, etc. Surely,Hollow Knight’s deep lorehas been one of the main reasons fans have fallen in love with the game, so it is only natural to expect more of that amazing (yet veiled) narrative.
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New Main Character, Hornet
One of the reasons some could think thatSilksongis just a continuation ofHollow Knightis the fact that the main character in the new game already played an important role in the first installment. However, there are manythings that set Hornet apart from the Knight. First of all, fans will see an important difference in terms of gameplay, since Hornet’s abilities make her much more dynamic than the Knight. Although there might be some movements that remain similar, Hornet’s ability to move in different speeds will surely impact many aspects of the game like boss fights.
Additionally,Hornet will now be using tools instead of charmsto enhance her abilities. Some of these tools will also affect the way Hornet moves through the space. There were some ways to improve the Knight’s movements inHollow Knightthrough the charms such as the Dashmaster. Still, some of Hornet’s contraptions seem to be able to affect how she jumps and attacks drastically.
Most importantly,Hornet is a much more complex characterthan the Knight was. Because of the way the Knight was created, players are led to believe that the main character ofHollow Knightis mostly a blank slate. Even though the Knight has a will of its own, the main character does not really have a personality of any kind. In contrast, Hornet has a clear personality and a backstory which will clearly set a different tone for the entire game. In that sense,Silksongmight be using a known character but interactions with it will greatly vary in this new installment.
A New Goal
Many fans have expressed concerns abouthowSilksongwill accommodate all the endings ofHollow Knight. Particularly, the Siblings ending in which Hornet is sealed in the Black Egg Temple with the Knight to contain the infection. Even though it seems like an impossible task, Team Cherry has been referring toSilksongas a sequel, which is why most assume the events of the new game happen after what has been shown inHollow Knight. Even ifSilksongis in fact a sequel, that does not mean it is a continuation of the same story.
First of all,the goal ofSilksongseems to be very different. InHollow Knight,the Knight was busy waking up the dreamers to fight the Hollow Knight (and maybe the Radiance as well).Silksongdoes not seem to have anything to do with the Hollow Knight or the Radiance as far as Team Cherry has shown. So far, the only thing that has been revealed is that Hornet is trying to get to the Citadel and gain back her strength. Although the endgame of Hornet has not been revealed yet, it seems likeSilksong’s story will be driven by a completely different set of circumstances.
Hollow Knight: Silksongis currently in development for PC and Switch.
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