![]() ![]() Though it's undeniable that the game's success proved its backers were right to support it, this isn't always the case for similar projects as at one point in time only a third of Kickstarter games fully delivered. It might be easy to overlook, but it should always be remembered that Hollow Knight began life through crowdfunding by an indie developer. RELATED: After Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry Could Go Full FromSoftware Hollow Knight's Development and Release Set A High Bar While it may have Hollow Knight's legacy to live up to, Silksong is still just an indie game that should have the chance to be seen for its own merits. The reason behind this could be because, unlike most other games, Silksong is being framed in an unfair context due to its pedigree and the current climate around game development. So it's unusual that Silksong would find itself at the center of constant scrutiny about if and when it will release, especially when the most recent updates from Team Cherry seem to indicate that it plans to launch Hollow Knight's sequel in the near future. But it's not entirely abnormal, as many successful and fan-favorite games have taken a long time to release, such as Final Fantasy 15, Team Fortress 2, or The Last Guardian which all took close to a decade to develop. ![]() Most recently, it was pointed out that Silksong had gone over 1600 days since its announcement which puts it among the company of few other games seemingly stuck in development limbo. ![]() Ever since its 2019 announcement, Hollow Knight: Silksong has found itself in a difficult position between Hollow Knight's own success and fan expectations where ordinary development delays have garnered it a notorious reputation in gaming. ![]()
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