hOllow Knight Fans were very surprised at Gamescom 2025. I learned that there have been only a few days from playing the very long-awaited sequel to Team Cherry’s beloved platformer, which swept the world in 2017. If you didn’t have the chance to play it, you know that its popularity has been gained by demonstrating the game’s settings, combat, world buildings and overall experience.
The insect-style warrior adventures on lands that have been devastated by unknown trends have beaten many players, including myself, and captivated the desolate world. There is a world that continues to expand in all directions and a lot to discover and do within its scope. Hollow Knight It quickly caught my attention and rarely lost it thanks to its attractive visual style and excellent combat design.
But despite a lot of hype, Team Cherry’s recent shadow drop in an eight-year update on its sequel Hollow Knight: SilksonWe are extremely excited that the release date has become another success story for the studio. From what I saw in that gameplay, Silkson You can also fight for some of the best titles of the year.
As a game originally intended to be a DLC chapter Hollow KnightIts size and range increases to become a sequel, and surrounding hype Silkson It is clearly justified. But why is it so special compared to its predecessor?
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It’s familiar but fresh
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One of the first reasons that come to mind is the choice of the game’s hero. By choosing Hornet as the centrality of the game’s new setting, Team Cherry has cleverly tied the two games together to allow the returning players to feel continuity, but the newcomers want to know why it makes Hornet an important part of the franchise.
As a former princess, her martial arts are unquestionable for anyone who faced her in the first game. Her origins are just as convincing as her motivations, and it will be interesting to see how her adventures advance in the new game, even if she gets in her way.
Her abilities also make her the perfect choice for exploring a bigger and more complex world. I’m very interested to see if I’ll reveal more about her past and the relationship between her first game character and her deep connection.
But Hornet is the only part of the equation regarding what I have convinced them. Silkson I’m planning to steal the show in 2025.
New battles to face
Hollow Knight Excellent combat mechanics were even better by the enemies the players were using them. There was an incredible variety in some of the enemies that Knights faced off in the first game, and thanks to their clever designs and the intuitive use of the environment during their epic battles, there was a truly creative enemy design that pushed my skills to the limits.
Silkson It appears to be poised to build on its important strengths, a decision that can spell out very good news for future titles. Furrooms are set to accommodate more enemy types, bosses and benches for the Hornet to discover, spreading across a world that is much larger than the previous ones.
This is a sequel with a careful balance of all the insightful quest and ambitions, all great about the previous title, and Team Cherry’s excellent design and visual style ensures that things get very involved in a meaningful way.
Hornet’s speed and agility are on display in gameplay demos, pointing to a more sophisticated attack-based combat loop that promotes an already more aggressive approach than the original game. To tweak certain mechanics to promote more approaches from players; Silkson Even the most stubborn can overtake their predecessors Hollow Knight Fans may not have expected it.
However, the core design philosophy that explored Hollow Knight 1 continues to emphasize such treats in new games. This time I just tweak the way they are executed and I believe it Hollow Knight: Silkson It is very likely that this is the culmination of a trip Team Cherry began nearly eight years ago.
But wait. There are more.
Balance of continuity and change
Yet another reason why I’m absolutely excited to play Silkson It’s a way for Team Cherry to fine-tune the system to present a more refined experience.
For example, consider a new rosary. Replace Geo from the previous game and collect only from defeated enemies. It is now a way to punish a rather old defeat and found its foothold with many great titles today. However, Team Cherry has a twist on that particular story, using strings to tie the rosary together adds a mechanic that prevents him from losing the rosary when he dies.
By itself, it may seem like a rather uninspired way to attract players who are worried that their skills may not be able to enjoy the entire experience. However, when considering the larger world and improving the enemy roster, it is a change that implies a more balanced approach to character progression, reducing the many frustration that can arise from redoing difficult segments in a world as big as Farroom, while presenting challenges.
Similarly, the soul mechanics in the first game may remain untouched. This is great as it is very interesting in the face of the Shade enemies and follows the new game. Again, it’s a great way to blend old and new, with Team Cherry responding to the franchise’s strengths while reducing potential weaknesses.
Shell Shard is another interesting addition. They will become upgrade mats used in coats of arms and tools. Silkson Any version of perks that you could see in the first game. Team Cherry is now making these items easier to create. If my guess is correct, players will have great control over the build.
If the game can be resilient using shell shades, that could mean that Hollow Knight: Silkson It can feature build variety that places the 2017 title in the backfoot, allowing players to increase the way they adapt to a particular situation. This is another victory when dealing with new enemy types and bosses.
All of that is very excited about me Silksonand the biggest part about my optimism about the title is that I am not alone.
Fan Community
The importance of Hollow Knight When analyzing surrounding hype, success cannot be exaggerated Silkson At a long stage in its release. That being said, the game has attracted a lot of positive attention every time it’s released, and E3 2019 is a great example.
The response to the game’s playable demos reflected many of the emotions I expressed here, with many praise being directed towards the way the game improved what came before and directly influenced how the experience felt to the players.
It is undoubtedly why the game received the most anticipated game in the 2021 edition of the Unity Awards, perhaps because it received similar feedback on E3 2019 on Gamescom 2025. Team Cherry adds Polish to the already sophisticated experience, Silkson A potential benchmark in visual and graphics quality, in addition to a solid gameplay loop.
As the game sits on Steam on a wish list of around 4.8 million users, it’s clear that it’s getting a lot of hype among players as well. And it’s clear that Team Cherry has a very comprehensive view of the value proposition they aim to offer, using a $20 price tag to make it even more accessible Hollow Knight: Silkson.
Considering that the game is bigger than the original title and will likely take longer to beat, along with a potential ending that will return, Silkson You’ll be a very entertainer at a price that absolutely justifies its presence among the biggest hits of 2025.
I’m always cautious about games that produce this hype before their release, but I think it’s safe to say that Silkson You can build it in a way that will regain the magic of your predecessor and make your new title even more special. You’ll have to wait to see if all the fuss is worth it, but I know it’s very entertaining and will probably be the best performer of the year.
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