Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the epic action-adventure of bugs and heroes. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
What it feels like
Constant edge-of-seat pressure from deadly enemies and hazardous platforming creates sustained danger throughout. Overcoming difficult bosses and discovering new powers grants a swelling sense of hard-won victory and progression. The decayed, haunted atmosphere and tragic lore of the insect kingdom convey a wistful sadness beneath the action.
What it's about
The setting is a grim, decayed insect kingdom full of hostile creatures and ancient, ominous secrets. Uncovering ancient secrets tied to Hornet's nature and past drives exploration and narrative discovery.
How it plays
Close-quarters combat against hordes of bugs and beasts is the core moment-to-moment interaction throughout the game. Navigating hazardous geometry and jumping across gaps is fundamental to traversal through the kingdom's many chambers and areas. Deliberate, stamina-aware combat with punishing enemy patterns and careful spacing and timing rewards player discipline.
How it looks and sounds
The game is presented in a 2D side-on profile view, a core aspect of the Metroidvania presentation. Detailed hand-drawn 2D art and frame-by-frame animation define the game's distinctive visual identity.
How it's structured
The game is designed entirely for solo play with no multiplayer components. A continuous map with ability-gated progression and backtracking is the signature structure—classic Metroidvania design core to the series. Every space in the kingdom is deliberately authored by Team Cherry, creating a cohesive, intentional world design.
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