Strap in, gamers! The brilliant minds at Team Cherry, Ari Gibson and William Pellen, are pondering a radical move: instead of diving straight into Hollow Knight 3, the creators might be concocting something entirely new! After spending seven incredible years crafting the eagerly awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, these developers are navigating their creative future with one eye on the clock.
In a revelation-packed interview with Bloomberg’s gaming guru Jason Schreier, the dynamic duo didn't just confirm plans for Silksong DLC—they hinted at thrilling possibilities for their next venture. Though the prospect of more Hollow Knight might be tempting, Team Cherry's timeline is marked by a realistic concern: the inevitable march of time, or as they put it, 'death.' Gibson's candid insight reminds us all of the creative urgency burning at the heart of game development.
“We do have other games that we plan to make,” Gibson stated. “The only time concern really is — and we’ve talked about this before — death. It’s not that far off if you spend seven years per project, and potentially add another two. So it’d be nice to do a few more games. Apparently our timeframe still allows us to fit a few more in. Short of an unexpected tragedy.”
Feeling like you’ve heard this before? High-profile developers around the globe, including Todd Howard of Bethesda fame and legendary Kojima Productions’ Hideo Kojima, have shared similar sentiments, contemplating their legacies and the finite nature of their creative journeys.
Howard, eyeing future epics like the next Elder Scrolls, hints at passing the torch, while Kojima's pandemic experiences have prompted deep reflections on his creative timeline, even securing his ideas on a USB stick—just in case.
Back at Team Cherry HQ, regardless of whether they conjure a new world or delve back into Hollow Knight's captivating lore, Gibson reassures us: “Whatever’s next will still be about exploring big worlds full of weird characters and giant bosses. That’s a promise!”
So, dear adventurers, brace yourselves for more fantastical explorations. Team Cherry's journey is sure to continue for years to come, unearthing intriguing worlds and captivating stories, regardless of the clock’s relentless ticking!