Hollow Knight: Silksong Rated in South Korea

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Sonic X Shadow Generations, the upcoming remaster from SEGA, has been rated in South Korea.

Sonic x Shadow Generations has been rated in South Korea.

We’ve been starved for Hollow Knight: Silksong news for what’s felt like an eternity, but several recent developments have indicated that that could be changing soon. Earlier this month, the game’s official Xbox Store page went live, which was accompanied by ratings by the ESRB in North America and the GRAC in South Korea.

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First there was an Xbox Store page, and now there is an age rating; might Hollow Knight: Silksong finally be about ready to release? Speculation concerning Team Cherry's PS5 and PS4 sequel is widespread right now, and a newly uncovered South Korean age rating has only fuelled online chatter. Interestingly, the age rating was actually registered in February, but the rating has only been brought to life now as fans dig deep for any fresh shred of information.

The new Hollow Knight game, Silksong has officially bee rated in South Korea ahead of its release, which isn’t supposed to be until sometime late 2024. However, the game has gone through many delays which has people wondering if this release date will actually stick.

Hollow Knight: Silksong was classified in South Korea, a move that has sparked speculation about an impending announcement regarding its release date. The anticipation surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong has reached a fever pitch, with fans eagerly awaiting news of its release date.