Hollow Knight: Silksong’s latest batch of updated screenshots shows off a familiar game that’s clearly seen some massive changes. It’s been six years since Team Cherry originally debuted fans' first look atSilksong, a project that started as an expansion for the originalHollow Knightbefore ballooning into a full sequel. Game development is a very fluid process that tends to change direction and pivot constantly, soit stands to reason that the developer would have made some big changes to the game it originally revealed.
Over on X (formerly Twitter),mossbagshared the new images that were initially posted to Nintendo of Japan’s website, and while none of them showcase new locations or enemies,they do demonstrate some recognizable changes made toSilksong. Perhaps most striking is the shot of protagonist Hornet sitting on a bench in the city of Bellhart: The entire area has seemingly been revamped to make the background pop while a couple of the characters have seemingly been adjusted, repositioned, or redesigned.
Silksong Has Undergone Some Big Changes
But It’s Still The Game Fans Crave
While the updated screenshots don’t necessarily conveySilksong’s gameplay or mechanics,they do show a clear aesthetic improvement that’s emblematic of the game’s development. Over the course of six years, it stands to reason that sweeping changes would be implemented as Team Cherry further refined the aesthetic ofthe Kingdom of Pharloom, a realm that promises to be similar to Hallownest but unique in its architecture and design. What’s perhaps most exciting is the collection of new characters included in the Bellhart image.
Hollow Knightis filled with strange, enigmatic individuals; From devoted map illustrators to mild-mannered warriors, Hallownest is populated by plenty of iconic insects. Seeing some of the updated designs in Bellhart is encouraging, asthe new images suggest the city is more lively and populated than before. How this will look in motion remains to be seen, but at the very least, players shouldn’t have towait too much longer.
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Silksong Is Around The Corner
It’s About Time!
After years of speculation,Team Cherry finally confirmed a release window of 2025 forHollow Knight: Silksong. That may still be somewhat vague, but it’s the most information fans have hadregarding the launch in six years. Given the amount of hype the game’s generated, one has to hope that it willlive up to expectations, but given the quality of the originalHollow Knight, I have to imagine that Team Cherry knows what it’s doing.
