Summary
Hollow Knight: Silksongis expected to have a world that’s much larger than its predecessor. WhileHollow Knight:Silksong’s presumed enormityis great for potentially providing better gameplay, the larger size can also do wonders for the game’s lore. Because of the number of things intended to be in the sequel, one aspect that could potentially connect it and its predecessor’s history, should it make a return, could see a huge improvement.
The long development time ofHollow Knight: Silksonghas some people hoping that it’s big enough to contain hundreds of hours worth of content. When considering the sequel’s lore, the number of new enemies and characters will significantly affect it. Since there are so many things to keep track of, it would be sensible for the sequel to contain something like the Hunter’s Journal from the previous game. If it or something similar were to be added toSilksong, it’s likely to have so many entries that it would take up a significant amount of a player’s overall playtime. Although some may see the larger amount as a negative, it has the potential to give the sequel much more depth in terms of gameplay and story.
The Benefits of Silksong Having a Bestiary With So Many Entries
From what has been disclosed regardingthe known enemies, characters, and setting ofSilksong, the game will consist of a lot of content that would justify the inclusion of a proper bestiary. There are many reasons why something like the Hunter’s Journal with so many entries would be essential in the sequel:
This isone big waySilksongcan earn some goodwillwith its fans after the long wait they’ve been made to endure. Team Cherry should seriously consider adding a bestiary to the game because having it along with so many entries is another way of telling players there’s a lot to look forward to. This will also help them understand why the sequel’s release is taking so long while building up and maintaining the hype for its future release.
How Silksong Can Improve the Hunter’s Journal
While the Hunter’s Journal mainly focused on entries on enemies, perhaps the sequel would allow players to gather information on the inhabitants of Pharloom. Learning about the foes regularly encountered can be interesting, but some would also like to know more about the characters who engage the players without hostile intentions. Some of the NPCs from the previous game had fascinating backgrounds, and the sequel is likely to have just as many if not more. The developers could produce non-violent methods of acquiring information on these characters, allowing for the production of more content for the game. This isa goldmine thatSilksongcan tap into that its predecessor didn’t, allowing it to be much more compelling with how it presents its lore to the players.
Some would considerHollow Knight: Silksong’s possible size a double-edged sword, but it may be more beneficial for the game to be so big. If the sequel were to have a bestiary, the larger scope of the world would mean it would have more entries and more things for players to go through. It helps players get more engrossed in the game’s world, allowing them to appreciate the content made by the efforts of Team Cherry and look forward to what they’ll encounter next.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
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Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
