Team Cherry, the developers behind Hollow Knight: Silksong, recently expressed confidence that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will win the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards. Co-founder William Pellen confirmed they won’t attend the event, citing their busy schedule and his belief in Expedition 33's broad appeal compared to the divisive nature of their own title, Silksong. The studio has also commented on the game's modding community, which emerged due to discussions around Silksong's difficulty. Players have created mods to adjust elements like health and damage, which have become popular since the game's September release, where it garnered a perfect five-star rating.

What can players do about Hollow Knight: Silksong's difficulty?

Players can explore, learn gameplay mechanics, or even utilize mods that adjust the game's difficulty to enhance their experience and mitigate challenges.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, a Metroidvania-style platformer known for its intricate level design and challenging gameplay. Players control Hornet, a character from the original game, as they navigate a new world filled with unique enemies and challenges. The game's release in September 2025 has reignited discussions about its difficulty and the community's response to it through modding.