A devoted fan of Hollow Knight has caught the community’s attention with their unique commitment: they’re drawing real-life insects in the signature art style of the Metroidvania classic, and they plan to keep at it until the much-anticipated sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, finally drops. Originally released in 2017 by the Australian indie developers Team Cherry, Hollow Knight has since become a beloved fixture in gaming, lauded for its challenging gameplay, immersive music, distinctive art, and intricate world-building. Despite the years, the game’s allure hasn’t faded, maintaining a strong fanbase that’s eagerly waiting for the sequel.
Silksong, initially teased back in 2019, was first thought to be just a DLC for the original game but soon evolved into its own standalone title. The buzz around it hasn’t lost momentum, even though it’s temporarily been knocked down a peg on Steam’s Most-Wishlisted list by Capcom’s latest, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Valve’s Deadlock. Yet, the excitement among fans remains palpable.
Shared by user EvenAd4523 on Reddit, the Hollow Knight subreddit recently featured some of these captivating artworks. Among them, a scorpion is reimagined through the game’s artistic lens, reminiscent of another fan’s take—drawing Mass Effect characters in the Metroidvania’s style. This creative endeavor adds a whimsical twist to imagining how real-world bugs might navigate the enchanting, albeit perilous, realm of Hallownest. The artist plans to continue crafting these bug-inspired pieces until Silksong’s release, suggesting a variety of insects yet to be illustrated.
Other Reddit users were quick to commend the artist, offering suggestions like isopods and assassin bug nymphs for future works. Some even humorously speculated that the artist might run out of subjects, reflecting on the prolonged wait for Silksong. This isn’t the first time fans have expressed their creativity—one artist, for example, envisioned a teenage version of the game’s iconic character, the Knight, showcasing the lasting impact of the franchise’s art style.
As fans hang in there, Team Cherry has recently updated everyone on Silksong’s progress. The head of marketing and publishing assured followers that while the journey has been long, the team is actively working toward completion, hinting at a hopeful release. After five years without a launch, and an absence from major events like Gamescom and The Game Awards, enthusiasts are optimistic about seeing Silksong finally debut on the Nintendo Switch 2, perhaps in 2025.
