We’re responsible of overusing the indie label, too, in fact. Dave The Diver, which launched on Swap earlier this yr, 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 does not even see itself as an indie developer, both (through Gametoc).
Hole Knight is enormous. As of February 2019, it offered an estimated 2.8 million copies (through Team Cherry) — most indie video games barely even promote a 3rd of that. However 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 important lineup, together with the truth that it was coming to Sport Move day one.
That was additionally the time that Silksong was because of be popping out “within the subsequent 12 months.” In fact, 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 a bit out of the image — as a lot as we would love to see it there.
So, is Silksong nonetheless releasing in 2023? Staff Cherry did not give us a brand new launch window when the sport was delayed earlier this yr, however realistically, if it is launching in 2023, the subsequent possible place it would pop up is at The Sport Awards in December. A trailer, a launch date a number of weeks forward — absolutely it is a no-brainer, proper?
However then there’s additionally the difficult actuality that a whole lot 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’t see it launching quickly until it is a part of that shock announcement at The Sport Awards. It would make for a wonderful shock drop.
So, what do you suppose, pricey readers? Will we have now 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.