Hollow Knight: Silksong: DLC Teaser Generates Skepticism in the Community

The appearance of Hollow Knight: Silksong during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2025 reignited fans' hopes with the confirmation of a release window "before" the holiday season. However, a recent comment from Team Cherry about a future DLC for the Metroidvania generated more skepticism than excitement among the community.

The comment came from marketing leader, Matthew "Leth" Griffin, during a live stream with content creator Primacon on YouTube. In response to the suggestion that "Silkposting" (the online activity of eager fans for the game) would not cease even after the release of Silksong, Griffin wrote: "There's always DLC." This seemingly casual statement resonated worrisomely with some fans.

The community's apprehension is understandable, considering the origin of Silksong. What would become the sequel started as a DLC for the first Hollow Knight, but the project's ambition caused it to expand into a full game. Six long years have passed since this transition, totaling eight years since the original Hollow Knight release, with very few updates from Team Cherry until the recent appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase. This extended development story is at the core of fans' fears.

In a Reddit thread about the "announcement" of the DLC, players expressed frustration. One user commented: "I hope this DLC doesn't turn into a full game that takes eight years to develop." Another fan, visibly impatient, exclaimed: "RELEASE THE GAME, DAMN IT, BEFORE TALKING ABOUT DLC!" Others questioned the logic of announcing additional content even before a set release date for the base game.

While the future of post-release content for Silksong is uncertain, the community's reaction is clear: fans want the full game now, and the mention of DLC at this time seems like a distraction from a years-long wait. For more information on other promising games, the full coverage of Summer Game Fest 2025 can be consulted.