Additional content for Hollow Knight: Silksong is in development
In news that excited fans of independent video games around the world, the development team Team Cherry , responsible for the famous Hollow Knight: Silksong , confirmed that they have actually started working on developing new additional content (DLC) for the game, in a move that confirms their continued support for this huge title.
Details of the interview with Bloomberg
This announcement came during an exclusive interview with the team's founders, Ari Gibson and William Palin , with Bloomberg. While confirming that content is in development, the duo declined to specify a release date, stating that they don't plan to take an excessively long time, but at the same time, they adhere to their "development philosophy" that prioritizes quality and perfection over rigid timelines.
Historical background: From a fundraising campaign to a global icon
To understand the significance of this news, one must consider the series' historical context. The Hollow Knight as a modest Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, but upon its release in 2017, it transformed into one of the most important Metroidvania games of the last decade. The game was distinguished by its captivating dark world, meticulously hand-drawn graphics, and challenging difficulty that provided players with an enjoyable experience. This overwhelming success placed immense pressure and very high expectations on the sequel, Silksong , which explains the team's meticulous approach to every step.
Steel Assassin returns
In discussing the new content, the development team hinted at a surprise that might delight longtime fans: the expected return of the Steel Assassin . This character previously appeared in early trailers and promotional campaigns but didn't make it into the final release, making his return now a fulfillment of past promises and a rich addition to the game's storyline.
Design and expansion challenges
Gibson addressed the technical and artistic challenges of expanding a game that is already massive and complex. He explained, "The real challenge is how to expand on an already huge game while ensuring that new players don't feel overwhelmed."
He added that integrating the new content as a natural and integral part of the core game requires careful stage engineering, saying: “This may require finding ways to distinguish or hide the paths to access the new content, because if everything is left exposed, the game could become too large and unmanageable by the end of the development process.”.
Expected impact on the gaming community
This announcement is expected to resonate strongly with both the gaming community and critics. After Silksong years to develop (around seven years) before reaching the public, this early talk of additional content reflects the team's confidence in their product and their desire to keep the game world alive and evolving. This approach reinforces Team Cherry's position as one of the leading indie developers, delivering experiences that rival, and sometimes even surpass, those of major studios.
