A Hollow Knight fan who passed away from cancer has been immortalized in Silksong as a full boss fight, NPC, and sidequests.
Hollow Knight: Silksong released after years of anticipation, serving as the follow-up to Team Cherry’s 2017 breakout hit. The original game became one of the most acclaimed indies of all time, praised for its challenging combat, sprawling world, and striking art style.
The sequel built on that legacy, breaking records at launch across Steam and Nintendo Switch. Critics praised Silksong’s expanded combat and massive new areas, though Team Cherry later patched the game to make certain early bosses easier after player feedback. Even with these adjustments, the game remains one of the toughest releases of the year.
The deeper meaning behind Seth’s boss fight
One of Silksong’s most emotional encounters is Seth, a boss with a real story behind his creation. Six years ago, a young fan named Seth shared on Reddit under the alias big_boi878 that he was fighting Ewing sarcoma and wished to meet the developers of Hollow Knight. Team Cherry not only spoke with him, but went further and gave him the chance to design his own character for the sequel.
Seth revealed at the time that he had named the character after himself, promising fans unique lore and gameplay. He even said the team promised him a code on day one so that he could experience fighting his own boss.
Sadly, he passed away in 2019 before Silksong’s release, but his creation remains in the game. Players can face Seth in Eastern Greymoor, where the fight is paired with ethereal music and continues into a questline across the map.
Beyond the battle, Seth is also remembered with a special mention in the credits. Fans have praised the tribute as one of Silksong’s most moving moments, ensuring that his creativity and story live on inside the game he loved.
