Stardew Valley Creator Eric Barone Lends Voice to Hollow Knight: Silksong
In a surprising and delightful twist for indie game fans, Eric Barone, the beloved creator of the farming simulation sensation Stardew Valley (also known as ConcernedApe), has been confirmed to lend his voice to the upcoming and highly anticipated adventure, Hollow Knight: Silksong.
The news first emerged when eagle-eyed observers at The Verge noticed Barone's name listed in the credits for Silksong. Specifically, his name appears in the section dedicated to additional character voices, although the specific role he plays remains a mystery. Cole Medeiros, a game designer and colleague of Barone, confirmed to the publication that it is indeed the Stardew Valley developer featured in the credits. However, Medeiros opted to keep the details of Barone's role under wraps, aiming to preserve the surprise for players.
Many speculate that Barone's involvement stems from his widely known appreciation for the original Hollow Knight. For a developer as dedicated as Barone, who is constantly updating Stardew Valley and also working on his next big project, Haunted Chocolatier, taking on a voice role in Team Cherry’s upcoming title would certainly be a passionate side endeavor worth the time.
The highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is expected to launch on PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox, including Game Pass. While a specific release date is awaited by many, the original Hollow Knight recently saw a surge in its player count, hitting a new peak of over 535,000 concurrent players on Steam, likely fueled by the immense excitement surrounding its sequel. This cameo adds another layer of intrigue and excitement for fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Hollow Knight saga, showcasing a wonderful moment of camaraderie within the indie game development community.
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