Team Cherry’s hit indie game, Hollow Knight, is set to receive free DLC coming in August. The update, “Gods & Glory,” will be available for owners of both the PC and Nintendo Switch versions. A quick teaser trailer showing off gameplay was released on the developer’s Youtube channel.
This is set to be the largest content pack released for the title. New characters, bosses, music, and even a new game mode will be available once the update goes live. Here’s a more in-depth look at what’s to come, via Team Cherry.
- New Character and Quest – The Godseeker arrives (and your romance options expand). Track down this disturbing yet alluring being, break her chains and aid her in an ancient duty.
- New Boss Fights – Hallownest’s greatest warriors raise their blades. Prepare yourself for giant new boss fights against the ultimate foes. Each new battle intertwines with the Godseeker’s quest. No specifics on how that’ll happen, but it may not be as you expect!
- New Game Mode – Hollow Knight receives a third game mode. This ones been long requested and is a classic for the genre. Complete the Gods & Glory story to unlock the new mode.
- New Music – Christopher Larkin is going all out for Hollow Knight’s final free pack, with new soaring boss tracks and giant remixes of some beloved classics.
- Glorify Charms – Prove yourself and uncover a whole new depth to your charm collection.
Hollow Knight initially released on February 24, 2017, on PC. This Metroidvania title received rave reviews for its platforming, combat, and exploration. A release date was later announced for the Nintendo Switch during Nintendo’s E3 2018 Direct. So far, there have been two major free content updates for it, Grimm Troupe and Lifeblood. The third and upcoming, Gods & Glory, is set to release August 23.