Hollow Knight: Silksong is an upcoming game set in the same universe of the Hollow Knight. It follows the adventure of Hornet, a vigilante who embarks on a mission to defy the twisted tyrants of the world and restore peace to her kingdom. The game was unveiled in 2019 and since then, fans have been desperately trying to learn more about the lore of Silksong.
In the dream-like world of Hallownest, Hornet found herself alone in the middle of a vast kingdom, besieged by mysterious forces and peopled by strange and wondrous creatures. Seeing a need for a champion, she dedicated herself to fighting the growing darkness and to restoring balance to the kingdom.
Hallownest was once populated and thriving, but eventually fell into decline due to the actions of its original rulers, the Pale King and White Lady. The White Lady disappeared, leaving behind a mystery that Hornet must unravel.
Silksong takes place in the same world as Hollow Knight, but the player will explore new environments, ranging from lush forests to mysterious cities. Hornet will traverse these lands in search of answers, facing new foes and meeting strange allies along the way.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will offer a new, challenging experience for fans of the original game. Hornet will have her own set of tools and abilities, such as her own version of the Nail, the “Stinger” and other abilities allowing her to explore more of the world and its secrets.
Hornet will meet plenty of new characters throughout her journey, some of them being:
Hollow Knight: Silksong promises to be an exciting and mysterious adventure, full of surprises, lore and a brand new story. We can’t wait to explore the kingdom of Hallownest and uncover its secrets!