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Hollow Knight: From Kickstarter to Stunning Success

4/13/2025

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Hollow Knight, initially a modest Metroidvania project with a Kickstarter goal of AU$35,000, blossomed into a stunning success. Co-directors Ari Gibson and William Pellen nearly reduced their target just before launch, but the campaign ultimately soared to AU$58,000, allowing the team to enhance the game over two transformative years.

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Story summary

Hollow Knight, initially a modest Metroidvania project with a Kickstarter goal of AU$35,000, blossomed into a stunning success. Co-directors Ari Gibson and William Pellen nearly reduced their target just before launch, but the campaign ultimately soared to AU$58,000, allowing the team to enhance the game over two transformative years.