Of course, there are plenty of details to digest, and that’s where we come in.
Xbox were quick to tote that every game shown in the showcase would launch in the next 12 months.
For the Silksong sceptics out there, Xbox quickly tweeted to back up this claim.
According to their Twitter account, Hollow Knight: Silksong will indeed release in the first half of 2023.
That’s exactly what we said.
We then see various gameplay clips of Hornet dashing through environments in the new kingdom of Pharloom.
The latest trailer comes from the Xbox & Bethesda showcase in June 2022.
This trailer focuses heavily on two areas: Deep Docks, and the Gilded City.
They both seem mechanical in nature, although quite opposite in tone.
The Gilded City, on the other hand, seems far more grandiose.
Firstly, a breakdown for those new to the series.
In the original, you play as The Knight, but the protagonist of Silksong is called Hornet.
Hornet featured in the original as a boss, and is the Knight’s sibling.
Hornet is faster and more acrobatic than the Knight, with the ability to sprint and mantle ledges.
She’s also taller than the Knight, helping her reach higher surfaces.
This new movement system offers a big change from Hollow Knight’s slower, more calculated platforming.
Speed also seems to heavily impact combat, with Hornet’s needle offering attacks with a wider arc.
Hornet can also throw the needle and teleport to its location, helping you zip around in the air.
On her journey, Hornet will delve into this mystery and investigate the plague that threatens Pharloom.
Will Hollow Knight: Silksong be on Xbox Game Pass?
That wraps up everything we currently know about Hollow Knight: Silksong.
confirm to check back regularly for more news on this highly-anticipated sequel over the coming months!
