Hollow Knight Silksong is an upcoming action-adventure game developed and published by Team Cherry. It is a direct sequel to the popular 2017 game Hollow Knight, exploring new lands and swarming with new foes. Its protagonist, Hornet, is a former princess from the first game, who’s now being persecuted relentlessly by her enemies. With her newly discovered powers, Hornet must traverse the lands of Pharloom in order to restore order and save her kingdom.
Players will assume the role of Hornet, former princess of Hallownest. In this quest, Hornet is tasked with travelling across Phalloon in order to restore peace and save her kingdom from the Queens of Nail and Drifter Knight. Players will battle enemies, take on challenging platforming sections, and uncover powerful secrets as they progress.
Hollow Knight Silksong is an action-adventure game with heavy focus on platforming and combat. As Hornet, players can dash forward, hover in midair, grapple surfaces, and unleash powerful attacks with her nail. Players will also be able to upgrade Hornet’s nail and unlock new abilities to help her in her quest.
Hollow Knight Silksong features hand-drawn visuals and animation, as well as hundreds of enemy types, from small bugs to towering bosses. Its grotesque creatures, detailed environments, and dynamic lighting effect truly bring the game to life.
Hollow Knight Silksong is set for a 2020 release date for PC and the Nintendo Switch.
Hollow Knight Silksong looks to be a massive improvement over its predecessor and is sure to captivate fans of the original game. With its detailed art and diverse gameplay, Hollow Knight Silksong could be one of the biggest releases of 2020. Until then, we can only wait with bated breath for its launch.