Hollow Knight: Silksong had the unenviable task of living up the hype after making fans wait for so long. While not to the same extent, it’s the same dilemma that will face GTA 6 and Half-Life 3 when (and if) they finally launch. However, it seems Team Cherry used all that time well, as Silksong was received well by fans and critics alike.
While the devs may be pleased with the overall result, winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025 is an entirely different conversation. We got quite a few bangers this year, but the way things are going, even the GOTY nominees think there’s no other choice besides Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In fact, Team Cherry is so sure about this that it won’t be attending the awards ceremony at all.
Team Cherry Won’t Attend The Game Awards 2025 Because Expedition 33 Is Winning Everything Anyway
Along with the likes of Hades 2, Death Stranding 2, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Silksong was nominated for Game of the Year 2025, but the devs feel like there’s no point attending. They’re sure Expedition 33 is going to win it. Besides that, it seems there’s still more Silksong content to be worked on.
When Bloomberg asked Team Cherry co-founder William Pellen if they were going to LA for the event, his answer was a casual, “Maybe not. We’re pretty busy.” When asked what if they had recorded an acceptance speech in case Silksong won, Pellen added that the result is a foregone conclusion, and Expedition 33 is surely taking it.
I Don’t Think 2025 Has A Clear-Cut GOTY, And That’s A Good Thing
“But Expedition 33!” I know, I hear you.
“This year I think we’re safe. I think Expedition 33,” he said. “It’s exceptional and broadly palatable. Whereas we’re on that knife’s edge, where it appeals to some and infuriates others.” It’s true, Silksong’s difficulty is something that casual players may find a bit off-putting. Expedition 33 is no walk in the park either, but it’s surely nowhere as difficult as Team Cherry’s game.
To be honest, it will be a big surprise to everyone if Clair Obscur Expedition 33 doesn’t win it. Maybe Team Cherry has the right idea here.
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September 4, 2025
- ESRB
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Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood
- Developer(s)
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Team Cherry
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Team Cherry
