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AsHollow Knight: Silksongfans wait patiently for any updates regarding the sequel’s release date, the developer behind the metroidvania Team Cherry has supplied Kickstarter backers with a reassuring update.Hollow Knightwas first released in 2017 and continuously receives praise for its art style, music, beautiful atmosphere, and thrilling but challenging combat. Players control insectoid warrior the Knight around the fallen kingdom of Hallownest, which’s been plagued by a supernatural disease.
Since there’s been an eight-year gap between titles, fans have had time to perfect their wishlists and expectations, andHollow Knight: Silksonghas already confirmed quite a few features. The princess of Hallownest, Hornet, has become the protagonist, and the character will traverse the world of Pharloom. Players can look forward to over 165 enemies to encounter, with plenty of boss fights, and the sequel will also introduce the new Tools mechanic to assist in combat.
On the heels ofnew images being revealed forHollow Knight: Silksong, showing screenshots of different locations, including the city of Bellhart, a fan wanted to check with the devs aboutSilksongkeys and how backers would be able to request which platform they wanted the game on. Replying on theHollow KnightKickstarter, a Team Cherry representative replied to the backer, reassuring fans on the funding page that the team would be reaching out to survey backers through email before the launch ofSilksong, to ask for their desired platform of choice.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Kickstarter Backers Will Be Contacted by Team Cherry Regarding Codes Before Launch
Since Kickstarters can leave their code worries behind them,Hollow Knight: Silksongfans can look forward to June 8, which could be a significant day for the community if the sequel receives a spot at the Xbox Games Showcase. The game’s Kickstarter community supplies continued support for Team Cherry, as several backers didn’t hesitate to share their positivity with the team amid negative backlash concerningSilksong’s prolonged release.
Adding to the excitement of Nintendo’s recent Direct showcase,Hollow Knight: Silksongis among the third-party titles coming to the Switch 2, alongsideCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition,Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, andStar Wars Outlaws. Some of the brand-new games announced in tandem include Nintendo’s ownDonkey Kong Bananza,Kirby Air Riders, and the anticipatedMario Kart World. In addition toElden Ringreceiving a place in the Switch 2 catalog, FromSoftware announced its brand-new IPThe Duskbloods, which will be a Switch 2 exclusive.
