September 7th 2025.
Hollow Knight: Silksong has certainly made waves this week in the gaming world. It's been hard to miss the buzz surrounding the release of this highly anticipated game. However, despite its popularity, one reader has made the decision to pass on it due to the actions of developer Team Cherry.
As someone who hasn't played the original Hollow Knight, I was initially intrigued by the hype surrounding Silksong. I was curious to see what all the fuss was about and why people were so enamored with the game. That is until I started to learn more about the developer, Team Cherry, and their questionable actions.
While they may be a small team, it seems like they have been given a free pass to do whatever they want without facing any consequences. If they were a larger, more well-known publisher like EA or Activision, they would surely be facing backlash and petitions for their behavior. But for some reason, Team Cherry seems to have been given a pass.
Their recent announcement of the release date for Silksong, right in the middle of a busy week for new games, showed a lack of consideration for fellow indie developers. With other indie games and double-A titles like Hell Is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn also releasing, Silksong's surprise release date undoubtedly affected their sales. It's a shame that Team Cherry didn't choose a less crowded week to release their game, as it would have benefited everyone involved.
It's clear that Team Cherry was seeking maximum hype for their game, and a surprise release date certainly generated buzz. But at what cost? By not providing reviewers with early access to the game, they have left potential buyers in the dark about what to expect. This puts Silksong in the same category as highly anticipated titles like Starfield and Suicide Squad, which also have limited information available before release.
On the day of release, the lack of pre-loading options caused online shops to crash, making it difficult for players to purchase or download the game. This only added to the publicity for Silksong, but at the expense of those trying to buy it. It's a clever marketing tactic, but not one that I would expect from a small, passionate team of developers.
It's concerning to see a small company like Team Cherry act in such a cynical and cutthroat manner. One can only hope that they don't become bigger and evolve into another EA or Activision. As someone who has been put off from buying a game due to a company's actions, I can't remember the last time this has happened to me.
In the end, it seems like the marketing tactics have worked for Team Cherry and Silksong. But at what cost? The reader's decision to not buy the game may seem insignificant, but it's important to recognize when a company's actions are not aligned with their values. As someone who loves gaming, I hope that companies, big or small, will prioritize their passion for creating and sharing games over generating hype and profits.
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