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Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to Hollow Knight. Players take control of **Hornet**, a swift and skillful warrior, as she ascends through a new kingdom haunted by silk and song. Explore towering cities, shimmering caverns, and face off against over 150 new enemies.
| About the Game | |
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| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Switch, PS5, Xbox |
| Genre | Metroidvania |
| Release | TBA |
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Characters
edit edit source| Image | Name | Role | Description |
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| File:Hornet Silksong.jpg | Hornet | Protagonist | Agile protector of Hallownest, now exploring Pharloom. |
| File:Lace Silksong.jpg | Lace | Rival | Mysterious warrior, a reflection of Hornet’s strength. |
| File:ForgeDaughter.jpg | Forge Daughter | NPC | Crafts tools and upgrades for Hornet. |
| File:Shakra.jpg | Shakra | Ally | Warrior from the underdepths. |
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Weapons
edit edit source| Image | Weapon | Type | Description |
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| File:Needle weapon.jpg | Needle & Thread | Main weapon | Fast, precise strikes and aerial combos. |
| File:Spindle tool.jpg | Spindle Tool | Gadget | Used by inventors of Pharloom for ranged attacks. |
| File:Silk artifact.jpg | Silk Artifact | Relic | Grants temporary powers bound to silk. |
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Locations
edit edit source| Image | Location | Description |
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| File:Pharloom city.jpg | Pharloom | A grand shining city above the clouds. |
| File:Moss gardens.jpg | Moss Gardens | Overgrown ruins filled with life and traps. |
| File:Coral depths.jpg | Coral Depths | Underwater kingdom echoing with siren songs. |
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Gallery
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Hornet fights a guardian.
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Exploring the towers of Pharloom.
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Forge Daughter’s workshop.
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Lore
edit edit sourceSilksong continues the poetic and mysterious storytelling of its predecessor, delving into themes of rebirth, struggle, and the cycle of song.
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edit edit sourceMain Characters
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Hornet – the main protagonist, agile and powerful with her needle weapon.
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Shakra – a warrior of the deep caves.
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Forge Daughter – crafts magical tools and charms.
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Lace – a mysterious rival with her deadly thread attacks.
Each character in Silksong is deeply rooted in the mysterious lore of the world, often connected to the downfall and rebirth of forgotten kingdoms.
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Weapons
edit edit sourceSilksong introduces a refined combat system centered around speed, agility, and mastery of silk threads.
- Needle and Thread – Hornet’s signature weapon, combining precision strikes and mid-air acrobatics.
- Spindle Tools – mechanical weapons crafted by the city’s engineers.
- Silk Artifacts – rare relics granting temporary combat abilities.
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Locations
edit edit sourceSilksong takes place in the vast kingdom of Pharloom, a land ruled by song and mystery.
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Pharloom – a shining city built atop tall towers.
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Moss Gardens – overgrown ruins full of hidden paths.
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Citrine Halls – crystal chambers with shimmering enemies.
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Coral Depths – underwater caverns echoing with siren songs.
The world design emphasizes vertical exploration, environmental storytelling, and non-linear progression.
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Gameplay and Mechanics
edit edit sourceThe game expands on the classic Metroidvania formula with:
- Enhanced movement (vaulting, silk dashes)
- Improved healing using silk threads
- Crafting tools from gathered materials
- Dynamic quests and NPC-driven objectives
Players will climb to the kingdom’s shining citadel, uncovering secrets of Hornet’s origin and the threads that bind her fate.
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Gallery
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Hornet battles a masked guardian.
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Forge Daughter’s workshop.
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Exploring the vast underground towers of Pharloom.
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