Silksong vs. Hytale: Similar Journeys, But Only One Promises a Happy Ending

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Alright, so let’s dive into this crazy world of indie games and, you know, the wild journey they often are. Indie projects? Total hit or miss, right? Some become legends, others… let’s just say they disappear into the void. Remember Hytale? Minecraft’s wanna-be competitor? Sad news, folks. Looks like the party’s over before it even began. And that’s got me thinking of Silksong. Six years in the making, and yet, here we are, still waiting. It’s almost like some strange cosmic joke or something.

Both Hytale and Silksong — what stories they have! They start small, dream big, then whoa, things get gigantic. Silksong, for example, was supposed to be just some little extension of Hollow Knight. But no, it decided, “Hey, let’s be a full-blown sequel!” Sort of like when you plan a small picnic and it becomes a wedding. It takes time, you know? And Hytale? Longer still with a plot twist: cancellation. Ouch.

Side note — got curious about Hytale’s origins. Turns out, it sprang from the most popular Minecraft fan server, Hypixel. I mean, Bed Wars? Skyblock? If you know, you know. But Hypixel Studio really thought, “Why not a standalone game?” So, in 2018, they give us Hytale, with dreams bigger than my appetite at a buffet. Then Riot Games stepped in. Like, was that a blessing or a curse? We’ll never know, but it seems Hytale just kept ballooning out of any sane control.

And Silksong, poor Silksong! We’ve all been biting our nails, wondering if the latest update will say, “Surprise! We’re not coming either!” The first teaser was back in 2019, and since? Just tiny breadcrumbs of hope. Each one followed by a tease, a delay, or some cryptic message that could mean anything or nothing at all. Kinda maddening, right?

But hold on, there’s hope! Unlike Hytale’s disappearance act, Silksong keeps popping up at big events — Summer Game Fest 2025? Even if it’s just a name-drop that hits you like a bucket of cold water when paired with something as unexpected as a Deadpool VR, it’s still something. And whispers from all corners suggest a 2025 release. Fingers crossed!

And then there’s this bit of gossip — or maybe it’s a fact? Silksong’s going to be showcased at the ACMI museum in Australia. Like, people might actually get to play it. Imagine that! It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, we’re real, we promise!” But without an actual release date, it’s hard not to worry it could join Hytale in game development limbo.

So, there you have it. A saga of dreams and delays. Whether Silksong sails triumphant or sinks, at least it’s still out there, kicking up dust and keeping us guessing. Here’s hoping it doesn’t end up a ghost like its pixelated cousin.