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Hollow Knight: Silksong Eight Months Later — How the Most Awaited Indie Became Game of the Year

Hollow Knight: Silksong released September 4, 2025 — possibly the most anticipated indie game ever. Metacritic 92, 97% critic recommendation rate, Golden Joystick Best Indie. Eight months on, did the wait pay off?
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Eight Months Later — How the Most Awaited Indie Became Game of the Year

Восемь лет после анонса. Пять лет молчания разработчиков. Бесконечные мемы и шутки о «вечном в разработке». 4 сентября 2025 года Team Cherry выпустила Hollow Knight: Silksong — и отрасль затихла в восхищении.

Silksong — это доказательство того, что ждать можно. Особенно если ждёшь именно такого.

When Hollow Knight: Silksong finally released on September 4, 2025, the gaming world fell silent in admiration. Years of anticipation culminated in something that justified every meme, every joke, every frustrated community post.

The Critical Consensus

Silksong achieved Metacritic 92 and OpenCritic 91%. A staggering 97% of critics recommended the game. Multiple outlets awarded it 10/10.

The Silk System

Instead of the Soul system from the original, Silksong introduces Silk — a resource generated through combat. The more aggressively you fight, the more Silk you generate. Silk powers abilities and healing, creating a dynamic loop that rewards offensive play.

Awards

  • Golden Joystick: Best PC Game, Best Indie (Self-Published)
  • The Game Awards: Best Action/Adventure Game
  • Nominated: Ultimate Game of the Year

Eight Months Later

Steam reviews hold steady at 93% positive across nearly 140,000 ratings. The community remains active. Silksong proved the wait was worth it.

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