Regardless of the lack of a definitive release date, there is much anticipation forHollow Knight: Silksong. While it remains in development, players at least have an idea of what to expect based on the Nintendo Treehouse gameplay video provided in June 2019. Given how closely the game resembles its predecessor, it may want to borrow one of the concepts that came withHollow Knight’s multiple endings.
Hollow Knight: Silksongwas first announced on June 24, 2025, giving fans of 2D Metroidvanias another title to look forward to. As the sequel to the highly acclaimedHollow Knight, it’s an opportunity to deepen and improve the well-established gameplay mechanics and lore. With a new world to explore, secrets to unlock, and enemies to face, players can only speculate how they and the game will tackle Hornet’s adventure. One area from its predecessor that the sequel can learn a lot from is the hidden boss feature, specifically the fight against Radiance.
What the Radiance Did That Silksong Can Adapt
Players who knowhow to defeatHollow Knight’s Radiance bossand accomplish the Dream No More ending only do so because of the tremendous effort required from them. Unlocking this particular boss fight requires a level of engagement and meticulousness from the player. The reasons why this optional ending is memorable are:
Hollow Knight’s intricate world designis why the Dream No More ending is compelling enough for players to achieve. The way it ties together exploration, item usage, and combat to tell a deep and interesting story is whatSilksong’s ending should attempt to copy. Since Team Cherry has stated that the sequel title will be larger in scope, there is more to work with to create hidden endings that may surpass those ofHollow Knight’s.
The Benefit of Making the Dream No More Ending Missable
Hollow Knightis full of secrets, with most having the potential to be skipped. Discovering them through curiosity and ingenuity provides a sense of gratification that many players seek. The Dream No More ending provides that experience by having Hornet hold down the supposed final boss and prompting the player to decide what to do. This moment gives players an active role in the situation, making the experience more engaging. Even if the outcome results in missing the Radiant boss fight, it incentivizes repeating the process by showing a cutscene that displays what the missed opportunity costs.
With the high possibility ofSilksonghaving more secrets to go beyond that of its predecessor, those specifically for endings can take note of how the Dream No More ending was handled and use it as a reference. It kept players vigilant, ensuring they did not miss out on one of the stories the game was trying to tell. Given that the sequel will have a much larger world, it will have more areas, enemies, and items to work with to tie into conclusions that require player involvement.
AlthoughSilksongis still nowhere to be found, there is reason to hope that the level of quality for its endings will be the same or greater thanHollow Knight’s. With the game being in development for many years now, Team Cherry has had more than enough time to develop a deep and refined plot.
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.
