Summary
AHollow Knightfan has recently made an incredible cosplay of Hornet, a character set to become protagonist of the second game in the popular Metroidvania series. Originally announced in 2019,Hollow Knight: Silksongis one of the most eagerly awaited games in recent years due to many delays and high expectations for the sequel.
The originalHollow Knightwas released in 2017, and its success greatly impacted the landscape of the Metroidvania genre. Combining Soulslike elements with a highly interconnected world, incredible atmosphere, and fast-paced gameplay,Hollow Knightwas quickly hailed as one of thebest Metroidvania games ever made. Fans were excited when the sequel was announced, but it’s been five years since then, andHollow Knight: Silksongstill does not have an official release date.
Now, a creativeHollow Knightfan called bnuii has showcased their lovely Hornet cosplay on social media. Bnuii shared seven photos of their Hornet cosplay, showing their recreation of the character in different poses in a beautiful forest. Bnuii’s work is very impressive, as the fan recreated Hornet’s clothes and sword with even more details than in the game, while still maintaining a very similar vibe to the original Hornet. The most interesting detail of the cosplay is the headpiece worn by the fan, as it greatly resembles Hornet’s head, and it probably took a lot of work to pull off perfectly.
Hollow Knight Fan’s Amazing Hornet Cosplay
Hornet was already a popularHollow Knightcharacterbefore the announcement ofSilksong, but she became even more loved as the wait for the sequel continued. In the originalHollow Knight, Hornet appears as an adversary and cannot be controlled by the player.
Now, fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to finally play as Hornet. Unfortunately,almost 2,000 days have passed sinceHollow Knight: Silksong’s announcementand fans still don’t have a definitive release date.
Thelong wait forHollow Knight: Silksonghas even become a jokeamong the franchise’s fans. First, fans had to wait between the first official announcement and the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase in 2022 to gain access to a new trailer and more information about the game. Then, Team Cherry aimed for a release early in 2023, but the game was delayed. Each year,Hollow Knightfans wait for a new announcement, only to be disappointed. At least,Hollow Knight: Silksong’s fans can enjoy amazing cosplay such as bnuii’s as they wait for the sequel.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
WHERE TO PLAY
Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
