Hollow Knight: Silksong Prepares for Sea of Sorrow with Major Final Patch!

In a move that has the Hollow Knight community buzzing, Team Cherry has deployed what they’re calling a “significant” patch for Hollow Knight: Silksong just before the anticipated Sea of Sorrow expansion. Among the key fixes is an adjustment to fast travel that was unintentionally clearing the Hunter focus, a crucial mechanic that players depend on throughout their journey. This attention to detail shows Team Cherry’s commitment to polishing the experience before diving into new content. With various minor tweaks and improvements scattered throughout, it’s clear the developers are working hard to ensure Silksong is in prime condition for whatever challenges the Sea of Sorrow expansion will bring.

Elsewhere in the gaming world, Death Stranding 2 is making waves with its stunning launch trailer revealing new PC and PS5 features, as Steam builds mysteriously leak ahead of official release. Meanwhile, Capcom continues to play coy about Resident Evil lore, with the director of Requiem only teasing that “the answer will become clear some day” when pressed about who Leon S. Kennedy is married to. Nintendo fans have reason to celebrate as the acclaimed eerie codebreaking game TR-49 is confirmed to be heading to Switch soon at an attractive price point.

The industry sees some interesting shifts as well, with MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy and IOI Partners announcing a “transition” of the game’s publishing rights, effectively ending the planned Hitman crossover that many players were looking forward to. On the competitive front, Marathon is preparing to launch its ranked mode with the latest patch, though players should be aware of the system’s “pricey loot-a-thons with a catch.” With all these developments, the gaming landscape continues to evolve, promising both new experiences and refinements to beloved franchises as we head into the final months of the year.