The Metroidvania sequel that was set to be released early this year will now be delayed according to the developer.
The highly anticipated upcoming sequel to 2017’s Hollow Knight has officially been delayed.
The news comes via a tweet from Team Cherry marketing and publishing representative Matthew Griffin stating:
The reason behind the delay was stated as being to ensure that the team had time to make the game “as good as they can”. He also stated that the game had become “quite big” and that they are excited about how it is coming along.
Hollow Knight: Silksong was revealed to the world in 2019 and Team Cherry has been quite hush-hush about the development process so far.
During the Xbox and Bethesda Game’s showcase in 2022, gameplay footage was revealed along with a general timeframe for release, and the exciting announcement that the game would be available on Xbox Game Pass from the first day.
Sony later confirmed that Silksong would also be playable on PlayStation consoles.
The official steamstore overview states:
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award-winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts, and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song!
Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.”
Once it finally arrives, Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to launch on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Additionally, the game will be accessible on Game Pass right from its initial release.