Hollow Knight: Silksongis a title whose anticipation is approachingHalf-Life 3proportions. Despite the quiet wait, fans will likely continue to support it, and there’s hope that developer Team Cherry will meet those lofty expectations. WhileSilksongis stewing in silence, there’s plenty of speculation about what it’ll do differently. Updates providing details aboutSilksongare sparse, meaning there are endless predictions regarding Team Cherry’s approach. That said, perhaps the developer should consider reusing some elements from the sequel’s predecessor,Hollow Knight—particularly its boss battles.
Although the world ofSilksongis set to have a lot of new and interesting boss battles, there’s a possibility that it could feature some straight from its predecessor.Hollow Knightis full of fearsome and challenging bosses, and it would be a shame if at least some of them did not reappear in the sequel. Team Cherry should seriously consider adding them, as they could improve the quality ofSilksongwhile giving longtime fans something they can look forward to until the game’s eventual release.
The Hollow Knight Bosses That Should Make a Return in Silksong
The bosses ofHollow Knightare plentiful, but not all of them should make their way back into the sequel. If any of them had to make a reappearance, there are a few that fans will likely appreciate seeing again:
If such bosses return, it’d be a treat for new players and longtime fans alike. The worldbuilding and environmental storytelling surrounding them madethe world ofHollow Knightintriguing to explore, and this could be leveraged once again shouldSilksongrevisit them.
Why the Bosses of Hollow Knight Should Be Modified if They Were Reintroduced to Silksong
If Team Cherry ever decides to bring back bosses from the previous game, the developer may need to adjust them to fit the sequel due to its new protagonist. Whencomparing Hornet to The Knight, it’s clear that the former is more acrobatic, meaning the bosses fromSilksong’s predecessor who might have been tricky could be much simpler to tackle with Hornet’s kit. To prevent this, Team Cherry must consider the new mechanics and features and make the proper changes. For instance, some returning bosses could have new movement patterns or be made faster to match Hornet’s acrobatic playstyle. Though it will be a difficult process, it would be worth the effort to ensure that whoever reappears is a fresh, worthwhile challenge.
The bosses ofSilksongare likely to be challenging and memorable, especially given the amount of time the game has been cooking, but reintroducing some old favorites in a new context and leveraging Hornet’s kit is an opportunity Team Cherry shouldn’t overlook. Executed well, this could contribute to elevating the sequel to the same height as its predecessor.
