Because game development is a non-linear process that requires cycles of iteration and occasional setbacks it can sometimes be dangerous to announce a title early on in the conceptualization phase. As the development cycles for these titles wear on and gamers have to wait longer and longer for them, the initial hype generation their announcement helped to curate starts to dwindle, backfiring on the initial intent of the developer. Hollow Knight: Silksong is still one of the most hotly-anticipated games, and early next year it will reach an important milestone in its development. February 14, 2024, will mark 5 years since the initial announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong.