Summary
One gamer has created an impressive woodcarving featuring the Knight fromHollow Knight. This eye-catching creation perfectly transferred the 2D design of the character to 3D, catching the attention of manypassionateHollow Knightfansin the process.
It is not surprising to see gamers selectHollow Knightas the inspiration for artwork. Since being released in 2017, Team Cherry’s Metroidvania game has become well-known for many reasons, including its stunning visuals.Hollow Knighttakes place in the depths of a faded kingdom, known as Hallownest, with much of the lore expressed through the design of the game’s characters and world. While many of the characters’ appearances stood out, the Knight has become especially recognizable due to them being the playable character.
In a post on the Gaming subreddit, a fan known as Dittograin shared a picture of a stunning woodcarving they made based on the game. Specifically, the craftsman had carved the Knight,Hollow Knight’s protagonist, out of wood, and the result was stunning. The fan art featured an impressive amount of detail, with Dittograin copying the various design elements of the enigmatic character. From the curved horns at the corners of their head to the cloak flowing down their body, the woodcarving replicated the look of the iconic hero, even including their weapon, a Nail.
This latest art by Dittograin has been well-received by fans ofHollow Knight, with hundreds upvoting the design. In the comment section, the creator revealed some details about making the artwork. For example, they used a variety of wood to complete the carving. According to the Dittograin, the Knight was composed of basswood, walnut, and butternut wood, while the Nail was cherry. In addition, the stand was cottonwood bark, which the creator said gave it a “natural look.” Furthermore, they revealed the carving stood about 6.5 inches tall and took approximately 12 to 14 hours to complete.
This woodcarving comes as fans continue to wait for more news about the highly-anticipated sequel,Hollow Knight: Silksong. While there is still speculation of a late 2023 release, Team Cherry has remained mostly silent about the game, with the lasttrailer unveiled at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022. Unfortunately, players will have to wait and see ifHollow Knight: Silksongcomes out before the end of 2023 or if it creeps into 2024. Regardless, the upcoming game looks to include new characters and environments for players to check out whenever it launches, and talented artists will likely continue to be inspired by the original game in the interim.
Hollow Knight
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Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast, ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom’s heart.Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward. Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique! An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.Over 140 enemies! 30 epic bosses! Face ferocious beasts and vanquish ancient knights on your quest through the kingdom.Chart your journey with extensive mapping tools. Buy compasses, quills, maps and pins to enhance your understanding of Hollow Knight’s many twisting landscapes.A haunting, intimate score accompanies the player on their journey, composed by Christopher Larkin.
