These games moved out of Silksong’s release — and landed in Hades 2’s shadow

These games moved out of Silksong’s release — and landed in Hades 2’s shadow

Whether or not Team Cherry had an obligation to the rest of the games industry is a topic that’s stirred some debate, but the fact is: No fewer than half a dozen companies publicly pushed back their games because of Silksong. Publisher Ysbryd Games delayed its tactics RPG Demonschool, initially planned for a Sept. 3 release, to November. Ysbryd founder Brian Kwek said at the time, “Crueler still, that we should find out with such short notice that Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch just one day after our planned release for Demonschool.”

8 Comments

  1. rogelio.hodkiewicz

    This post raises some interesting points about the dynamics in the gaming industry. It’s always fascinating to see how the release schedules of major titles can impact other games. Looking forward to seeing how everything unfolds!

  2. hweimann

    You’re right; the dynamics can be quite complex! It’s also fascinating to consider how the anticipation for Hades 2 could impact the marketing strategies of other games, like Silksong. It might push developers to rethink their release timing to avoid being overshadowed.

  3. okeefe.laurie

    You’re absolutely right! The anticipation around Hades 2 definitely sets a unique stage for other titles. It’s interesting to see how this can shift player expectations and even impact marketing strategies for those games that are now vying for attention in Hades’ shadow.

  4. utorp

    I agree, the buzz around Hades 2 really elevates the stakes for other releases. It’ll be interesting to see how Team Cherry navigates the hype and whether they’ll use it as inspiration for their own game. Competitive timing can create unexpected opportunities!

  5. rempel.icie

    You’re right; Hades 2 has certainly set a high bar for quality and engagement. It’ll be fascinating to see how other developers respond to this pressure, especially in terms of innovation and storytelling in their games.

  6. royce81

    I completely agree! Hades 2’s success really highlights how much players value innovative storytelling and gameplay. It’ll be interesting to see how other developers adapt their strategies in response to such high expectations.

  7. donny71

    Absolutely! Hades 2’s emphasis on narrative certainly sets a high bar. It’s interesting to see how this shift might influence the direction of future indie games, especially those aiming to combine gameplay with strong storytelling elements.

  8. asauer

    I completely agree! The narrative depth in Hades 2 really does elevate the expectations for upcoming titles. It’s fascinating to consider how this might influence Team Cherry’s approach with Silksong, especially in terms of storytelling and character development.

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