So, here I am, a professional gamer, fresh off conquering the vast, silken realms of Hollow Knight: Silksong. After seven long years of anticipation, the game is finally in our hands, and let me tell you, it's a masterpiece. But wait, is that it? Is Team Cherry just going to pack up and move on? According to a recent interview, not even close! The developers are already peering into the future, pondering how to expand this already dizzyingly expansive world. Can you believe it? We spent nearly a decade waiting for this game, and they're already talking about what's next. It's like finally getting the world's most elaborate birthday cake and then being told the chef is already planning the next, even more incredible one.

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In a chat with Bloomberg, Team Cherry's co-director Ari Gibson dropped some tantalizing hints. He mentioned the team is "looking at [...] what else can be brought to the experience and how that world can expand." Now, doesn't that sound exciting? But what could that mean? Gibson clarified they're "thinking about different things arriving at different scales," which might include substantial additions akin to Godmaster, the final free DLC for the original Hollow Knight. So, are we looking at full-blown, story-expanding DLC for Silksong? The interview doesn't guarantee it, but it strongly confirms Team Cherry is actively considering it. Co-director William Pellen added that they'll "start talking about it more soon." The silence is finally breaking, folks!

However, adding to a game as massive as Silksong is no simple task. Gibson pointed out the challenge of "working out how you expand an already huge game" without completely overwhelming new players. His proposed solution? It "might mean finding ways to hide away the access." Sounds familiar, right? This is a page straight out of FromSoftware's playbook. Think about Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which was hidden behind an obscure, optional boss fight. Will Team Cherry employ similar cryptic methods to gate future Silksong content? I wouldn't be surprised! It would perfectly suit the game's secret-filled, exploration-driven DNA.

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Personally, as much as I adore this game, I'm in no rush for DLC. Why? Because Silksong itself is an absolute content behemoth! I've seen the credits roll, but my map is still littered with unexplored corners, unchallenged bosses, and secrets I haven't unraveled. The base game offers so much that I'm perfectly happy to let Team Cherry take all the time they need. After surviving the seven-year wait for the main course, any additional development time for extra content feels like a mere blink. My to-do list in Pharloom is still intimidatingly long:

  • Hunt down every last Grub... err, I mean, Weaverling?

  • Master the remaining Colosseum-style challenges.

  • Discover all the hidden lore tablets and NPC side stories.

  • Achieve that "true" ending everyone is whispering about.

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But here's the real kicker: what happens after Silksong? Are we doomed to wait another decade for Hollow Knight 3: Nail and Thread? Not necessarily. Gibson and Pellen hinted that after wrapping up Silksong additions, Team Cherry intends to eventually move on to other games. Gibson admitted that making another Hollow Knight "would be a joy," but they emphatically "don't want to be exclusively people that make Hollow Knight." This is huge! It means that while the world of Hallownest and Pharloom may not be permanently closed, Team Cherry's creative ambitions reach far beyond the kingdom of bugs. Could we see a completely new IP from them? A different genre, perhaps? The possibilities are endlessly exciting.

Let's break down what we know versus what we hope for in a handy table:

Confirmed / Strongly Hinted My Personal Hopes & Speculations
Team Cherry is considering post-launch content for Silksong. 🧵 A large-scale DLC introducing a new major area, like the Abyss or Godhome.
This content could be "hidden" to not overwhelm new players. 🔍 Secret access triggered by defeating a super-boss or collecting every single Silk Spool.
The studio plans to make games in other settings in the future. 🌌 A sci-fi metroidvania or a top-down action RPG in a completely new fantasy world.
They are not done with the Hollow Knight universe forever. 🐛 Smaller updates or perhaps a spin-off game focusing on a different character (Quirrel's adventure, anyone?).

So, the gist of it all in 2026 is this: More Silksong content is likely on the horizon, though we don't know the exact shape or size yet. And beyond that, Team Cherry's journey is just beginning. The eternal wait for Silksong may be over, but the anticipation for what this incredibly talented studio does next has only just begun. They've built a legacy with two flawless games; the thought of them applying that genius to a fresh canvas is, frankly, breathtaking. For now, I've got a kingdom of silk to fully master. See you in Pharloom!