You go on it see where the next ‘thing’ is and follow it from place to place with, for the most part, a clear idea of what to expect.Īnd then you have Hollow Knight.

Instead, it’s a waypoint finder, that takes a lot of the mystery and adventure out of the experience. However, even in those examples the level of detail and player tracking mean that there is no joy in using the map. In other instances, you can give a map a pass if the game world is mildly modern/futuristic.

I don’t like to use the words ludo-narrative dissonance, but I will. Generally, the approach is to be a hyper-detailed Google Maps version of reality regardless of whether you are exploring a mountain in Monster Hunter World, where the most high tech bit of kit you have is a staff that shoots a beetle, but you still see yourself and others running across a scroll, tracking monster movement and every rock and fauna around. In it we discuss that maps and map reading are something video games struggle with. You can pick quests up from NPCs and track their progress via notice boards.We have a podcast episode dedicated to video game maps, so if you love them as much as we do head over here for a listen, or check out my new post on maps in God of War.

Silksong will have a quest system divided into four categories: Gather, Wayfarer, Hunt, and Grand Hunt.

Both are earned from caches and killing enemies, although Rosaries can be lost on death unless you put them on a string. Shell Shards are used to repair and craft tools.

Silksong introduces two new currencies: Shell Shards and Rosaries.

The game follows Hornet as she ascends through a new region: the kingdom of Pharloom.

Hornet uses tools, like bombs and a spiked ball, instead of charms.

When you die, you'll drop a bundle of silk and have to destroy it when you return to replenish your supply.

Hornet uses silk instead of Souls to heal and use abilities.

Hornet has a lot more movement abilities like dashing and sprinting, and she can heal faster than The Knight.

You play as Hornet instead of The Knight from Hollow Knight.

Silksong revamps Hollow Knight's formula with a suite of new mechanics and changes: You'll face over 150 different types of enemies and many bosses as you explore Metroidvania-style across a large map. Like Hollow Knight, Silksong is a side-scrolling action game, with some easy Dark Souls comparisons in punishing bosses, encounters, and death mechanics. (Image credit: Team Cherry) Hollow Knight: Silksong gameplay changes What's different about Hollow Knight: Silksong's gameplay? Hollow Knight: Silksong trailers and gameplay videos We ended 2023 without more news about Silksong, and we can only guess when we might see more from Team Cherry. 'It's gotten quite big,' Griffin said, 'So we want to take the time to make the game as good as we can.'

2023's halfway mark passed without a new Silksong appearance, and Matthew Griffin, who does PR work for Team Cherry, announced on Twitter in May 2023 that Silksong wouldn't make the June 2023 deadline. When fans of Twitter asked if that meant Silksong was coming in the next year, the Xbox Twitter account confirmed that it would.Īpparently, that was too hasty of a commitment. Silksong made an appearance at the June 2022 Xbox showcase, which had been by Microsoft as focusing on games releasing in the following 12 months. We held hopes that Silksong would release in the first half of 2023 after it appeared at the Xbox & Bethesda showcase in June 2022. Hollow Knight: Silksong doesn't currently have a release date. When will Hollow Knight: Silksong release?

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