At long last, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has some new footage and a release date–just two weeks away–but any official ratings from critics might take a bit longer.
Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier posted on his Bluesky account that developer Team Cherry has opted not to send out preview codes to media outlets before launch. That’s at least in part due to wanting to ensure reviewers aren’t playing before those who backed the original game on Kickstarter.
“In case you’re wondering: Team Cherry told me they don’t plan on sending out early codes for Silksong (they felt like it’d be unfair for critics to be playing before Kickstarter backers and other players), so don’t expect to see reviews until after the game comes out,” Schreier wrote.
Schreier also speculated that due to Team Cherry’s small size, it could be a logistical challenge to distribute codes widely.
Silksong, originally announced as DLC, quickly evolved into a full standalone sequel. This time, players take on the role of Hornet, a fierce and agile warrior who played a major part in the original game’s story. Silksong promises more than 150 new enemies, new combat tools and crafting mechanics, and an even faster-paced, acrobatic style of combat.
While you won’t be able to read any reviews ahead of launch, you can check out our hands-on preview from Gamescom.
The game will be released on September 4 on all major platforms, as well as Game Pass.
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