Why Did Silksong Take So Long? It's Not What You Might Think

In this article, the developers of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry, explain why the game took so long to develop. The enormous success of the original Hollow Knight game allowed the small team to develop the sequel at their own pace, without being stuck in development hell. The game was initially envisioned as an expansion, but it grew into a full, standalone release, which contributed to the delay. Team Cherry opted not to provide regular updates to fans, as they had nothing new to share besides the fact that they were still working on the game. While the team had originally targeted a launch before June 2023, the development process presented challenges, leading to the final release date of September 4, 2023. Overall, the article emphasizes that the extended development time was not due to any significant problems, but rather the team's desire to deliver a high-quality sequel at their own pace.