Silksong: What You Need To Know If You Never Played Hollow…

This list contains spoilers for Hollow Knight!

Hollow Knight shot to the very stratosphere and established itself as one of the greatest Metroidvania titles of all time. The amazing sense of exploration, challenging platforming, and skillful combat are all elements that elevate this title in the eyes of many.

Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Multiple Endings Should Risk Shaking the Hornet’s Nest

If Hollow Knight: Silksong has multiple endings, at least one of them may confirm whether or not the sequel's story is a true 'sequel' or a prequel.

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By Jared Stewart

This is why fans are excited to get their hands on Hollow Knight: Silksong. Even if players haven't checked out the first game, they won't need too much information to jump into what is easily going to be one of the biggest video games of 2025.

The Protagonist Is A Major Supporting Character From Hollow Knight

Hornet Is The Princess Of Hallownest

Hollow Knight Silksong confirms ultrawide support for PC.

Hornet is a mysterious character who initially poses a threat to the protagonist of the first game. This culminates in a memorable boss fight that fans love, since it challenges players to improve their skills without frustrating them too much.

Eventually, Hornet realizes that the protagonist is not working against her. Her appearances are very memorable, and many fans are elated by the prospect of controlling their favorite character from the first game.

Takes Place In The Land Of Pharloom

Hornet Is Kidnapped And Brought To This World

The setup of Hollow Knight: Silksong involves the main character being kidnapped and taken from Hallownest. She finds herself in the mysterious land of Pharloom, which is bound to be a joy to explore.

It promises to be bigger and better than the first game, with the developers stating that the area of Greymoor is the largest they've ever made in a video game. Suffice it to say, the magic of Hallownest will be replicated in Pharloom, and then some.

The Game Is Bound To Be Full Of Secrets To Find

This Is A Given If The Original Game Is Anything To Go By

One of the biggest reasons why Hallownest is such a joy to explore in the first game stems from the sense of wonder that originates from exploration. Every corner of the world houses a secret that players love to uncover, letting them find everything from unique NPCs to mask shards and everything in between.

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Hollow Knight and Silksong May Be on Opposites Ends of the Spectrum With Their Stories

Although it has largely been kept under wraps, the plot of Hollow Knight: Silksong seems to be a stark contrast to that of its predecessor's.

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By Ediz Guner

Given the amount of time Team Cherry has invested in developing this masterpiece, it's easy to see why Silksong promises to harbor many secrets of its own. Breaking walls, revisiting old areas with new powers, and discovering unique NPC interactions will be a joy to mess around with in this game.

Its Modern Take On The Metroidvania Genre Is Fascinating

Exploration Was Hypnotizing In The First Game, And Silksong Is Bound To Feel Even Better

The Soulslike and Metroidvania genres have been working in tandem for quite some time, and Hollow Knight is arguably the best combination of the same. Platforming is fun, combat is challenging, exploration is a blast, and gaining powers to uncover new routes in familiar locations never gets old.

Hollow Knight: Silksong promises to be the next step forward for this approach, and fans will love investing numerous hours exploring every nook and cranny of Pharloom. If players haven't played a Metroidvania title in a while, then Hollow Knight: Silksong will show just how far this genre has come.

Unlike The First Game, This Title Will Have A Quest System

To Encourage Players To Explore More

A rather surprising fact about Hollow Knight: Silksong is that this title will feature a quest system, something that players thought to be unthinkable. However, players trust in Team Cherry and their decisions, given the sheer excellence delivered with the first game.

The whole point of the quest system is to encourage exploration, something that fans are completely on board with. These quests are divided into four categories — Gather, Wayfarer, Hunt, and Grand Hunt.

The Soulslike Elements Aren't Too Overbearing

Fans Who Don't Like This Genre's Difficulty Shouldn't Be Dissuaded

The Soulslike genre has become very popular, with fans of challenging titles loving this revolution. At the same time, other players prefer not to feel a constant sense of oppression while exploring these games.

Hollow Knight: Silksong's Change in Protagonist Could Be the Start of a Formula

Team Cherry might have started something by choosing Hornet as the protagonist of the much-awaited sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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By Enricko Ozoa

Thankfully, Hollow Knight tows a fine line to ensure that difficulty isn't a central part of the gameplay loop. Is the gameplay challenging? Sure, but it never gets unfair and lets players slowly but surely improve their skills as they become more comfortable with using their powers while memorizing boss patterns with each loss.

The Game Has Two Currencies — Shell Shards And Rosaries

Rosaries Function Like Geo, And Shell Shards Are Used In Crafting

Hollow Knight Silksong Press Kit Theater

Unlike the first game, there are two currencies to keep track of in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Rosaries operate like Geo from the original Hollow Knight, used to buy goods and pay tolls, and they must be recovered if they're lost following a death.

Meanwhile, Shell Shards are used for the game's crafting and repairing mechanics. This clearly adds more depth to the gameplay, and players who get into the swing of things will love to optimally use their Rosaries and Shell Shards.

Hornet Is Faster Than The First Game's Protagonist

She's More Acrobatic And Heals Faster

During the boss fight against this foe in the first game, it was clear that Hornet is swift and acrobatic. This is something that players will get to enjoy firsthand in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

The developers have clarified that Hornet can move with more gusto than the first game's protagonist. She can also heal faster, which is going to be a boon for players who found it challenging to secure healing windows in fights against hard-as-nails bosses.

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