Is Silksong a Prequel?

Silksong is not a prequel, but rather a sequel to the award-winning action-adventure game Hollow Knight, where players take on the role of Hornet, a lethal hunter, to journey through new lands, discover new powers, and uncover ancient secrets. The game has been marketed as a sequel to the first game, and the development team, Team Cherry, has confirmed that it is a direct continuation of the story, with a new heroine and setting, and new abilities and gameplay mechanics joining the mix.

FAQs About Silksong and Hollow Knight

General Information

1. What is Silksong?: Silksong is a sequel to Hollow Knight, a highly anticipated action-adventure game that features a new heroine, Hornet, and a new setting, with new abilities and gameplay mechanics.
2. Is Silksong set before or after Hollow Knight?: Silksong is set after the events of Hollow Knight, and it follows the story of Hornet, a character who was introduced in the first game.
3. Is Silksong a spinoff?: No, Silksong is not a spinoff, but rather a direct sequel to Hollow Knight, with a new story, setting, and gameplay mechanics.

Game Development

4. How long has Silksong been in development?: Silksong has been in development for at least 2 years and 2 months, but it’s possible that the game has been in development for over 6 years, considering that the idea for the game was first conceived during the development of Hollow Knight.
5. Was Silksong going to be a DLC?: Yes, Silksong was initially planned as an expansion to the original Hollow Knight game, but it eventually evolved into a full-fledged sequel.
6. What is different about Hollow Knight: Silksong?: Silksong has a renewed focus on acrobatic movement, with a heightened emphasis on faster traversal compared to the original game, and new abilities and gameplay mechanics that set it apart from Hollow Knight.

Story and Characters

7. What is the plot of Silksong?: The plot of Silksong follows Hornet, the princess-protector of Hallownest, as she finds herself alone in a vast, unfamiliar world, and must battle foes, seek out allies, and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.
8. Is Hornet a vessel?: No, Hornet is not a vessel, but rather a unique character with her own story and abilities.
9. What is the canon ending of Hollow Knight?: According to Team Cherry, all endings in Hollow Knight are equally canonical, and there is no single “true ending”.

Game Details

10. Is Silksong coming in 2023?: While there’s still a chance that Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch in 2023, the most likely scenario is that the game won’t be out until sometime in 2024.
11. How much has Hollow Knight sold?: Hollow Knight has sold over 2.8 million copies as of February 2019, and it continues to be a highly acclaimed and popular game.
12. Is Hollow Knight fully hand-drawn?: Yes, Hollow Knight features a unique hand-drawn art style, with traditional animation created in Photoshop and saved as simple PNGs.

Gameplay and Difficulty

13. Is Hollow Knight tough?: Yes, Hollow Knight is a notoriously difficult game, especially early on when playing without the abilities you unlock later.
14. Can you play Silksong without playing Hollow Knight?: While it’s possible to play Silksong without playing Hollow Knight, it’s recommended to play the first game to get a sense of the story, characters, and gameplay mechanics.
15. Is the hollow Knight truly hollow?: The first Hollow Knight was not completely hollow, and it’s possible that the character was not always in that state, with some speculation suggesting that the Hollow Knight may have been a vessel at some point in the past.