Silksong release date announced

Team Cherry’s Silksong release is framed as a deliberate choice tied to strong Hollow Knight sales and creative freedom.

Silksong proves patience pays for a tiny studio

Team Cherry announced the release date for Silksong, seven years after Hollow Knight. The studio says the project was never in development hell; Hollow Knight sales rose from 2.8 million to 15 million since 2019, giving them room to develop without a hard deadline. What began as an expansion grew into a full sequel with a large world, multiple towns and a complex quest system.

The piece contrasts with a trend of studios chasing trends and facing costly development. Team Cherry stayed lean and prioritized polish. The co-founders say the project progressed because they were enjoying the work, not because of pressure. The release date is September 4. The story suggests patience can be a form of strategy for small teams with existing fan support.

The tale shows how a strong fan base and prior success can fund longer, steadier development. Patience becomes a competitive edge when a small studio can control its pace without investor pressure. It challenges the idea that long development spells doom for a project and suggests a model where quality and timing align with creative energy.

However, the upside carries risks. If Silksong underdelivers, hype could turn to backlash and raise questions about long development cycles. The piece notes this path is unusual and may not scale to larger studios facing tighter budgets and shareholder scrutiny.

Highlights

Patience is not passivity; it is a tested strategy in a crowded market.