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Hell is Us Director Critiques Hollow Knight's Release Timing

9/16/2025

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Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, creative director of Hell is Us, criticized Team Cherry's surprise release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong as "a little callous."
Both games launched on September 4, 2025, with Jacques-Belletête stating Rogue Factor chose to keep its date despite competition.
He acknowledged Silksong likely affected Hell is Us' sales, though he lacks specific figures.
Jacques-Belletête highlighted the challenge of finding a release window free from major titles.
He noted significant communication with their publisher, Nacon, regarding the release date decision.

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Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, creative director of Hell is Us, criticized Team Cherry's surprise release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong as "a little callous."
Both games launched on September 4, 2025, with Jacques-Belletête stating Rogue Factor chose to keep its date despite competition.
He acknowledged Silksong likely affected Hell is Us' sales, though he lacks specific figures.
Jacques-Belletête highlighted the challenge of finding a release window free from major titles.
He noted significant communication with their publisher, Nacon, regarding the release date decision.