We’re responsible of overusing the indie label, too, after all. Dave The Diver, which launched on Swap earlier this 12 months, ticks lots of the “indie bins” — pixel artwork, distinctive gameplay, uncommon blends of style — however the developer, Mintrocket, is definitely owned by Korean sport writer Nexon. The developer would not even see itself as an indie developer, both (by way of Gametoc).
Hole Knight is large. As of February 2019, it bought an estimated 2.8 million copies (by way of Crew Cherry) — most indie video games barely even promote a 3rd of that. Nevertheless it additionally will get a lot extra publicity than most different indie titles. Again at E3 2022, Microsoft showcased Silksong as a part of its foremost lineup, together with the truth that it was coming to Recreation Go day one.
That was additionally the time that Silksong was on account of be popping out “within the subsequent 12 months.” After all, that got here and went with Silksong being delayed out of the “first half of 2023“. However followers are determined, and we completely perceive that — Hole Knight is a Metroidvania masterclass
However we’re now in November, and provided that many have anticipated Silksong to launch in 2023, followers are understandably scrambling at each new showcase. Indie World, to us, appears somewhat out of the image — as a lot as we would love to see it there.
So, is Silksong nonetheless releasing in 2023? Crew Cherry did not give us a brand new launch window when the sport was delayed earlier this 12 months, however realistically, if it is launching in 2023, the following possible place it’s going to pop up is at The Recreation Awards in December. A trailer, a launch date a couple of weeks forward — absolutely it is a no-brainer, proper?
However then there’s additionally the sophisticated actuality that a variety of us might must reckon with — Silksong might now be popping out in 2024. We’re lower than two months from the tip of 2023 and with little or no phrase on the sport’s launch, we simply can not see it launching quickly except it is a part of that shock announcement at The Recreation Awards. It would make for a wonderful shock drop.
So, what do you assume, expensive readers? Will we now have egg on our face tomorrow with Hole Knight: Silksong showing on the Indie World November showcase? Or is Silksong weaving its internet for 2024 as an alternative? Vote in our polls beneath and share your ideas within the feedback.
