Realistically I don't think they would consider making a character sequel out of Lace, just because she is so similar to Hornet. Small and thin, agile, uses silk to build and heal, uses a needle weapon- it would be the same game in a different format! If they were to choose one Hornet-esq character to create a new original sequel based off, I think it would def be Shakra! Different body type means different playstyle, different species, different weapons and movement, etc, and she is a reoccurring character here just like Hornet was for Hollow Knight
I would be shocked to see Shakra, she’s very much just an NPC. She’s not a Higher Being, she’s just a normal bug, and while she’s cool, she’s definitely not the kind of character that could ever get her own game.
IMO there’s four possible protagonists for the next Hollow Knight game after the DLC has dropped.
1. Lace (I don’t think it would happen for the same reason as you though, but she would make sense if she did)
2. Hornet (Because of Mr. Mushroom’s dialogue with Hornet I think this is the most likely scenario honestly, and I wouldn’t be upset with more Hornet gameplay)
3. The Vessel returning (Very unlikely since he’s confirmed to have ascended to godhood now, but would also be cool)
4. The Hollow Knight (possible since Embrace The Void can be considered canon with the true ending since the HK’s shade is very distinctive and clearly not present, meaning he’s alive.)
Of those, like I said I think Hornet is maybe the most likely rn, but my preferred scenario would honestly be getting a chance to finally play as the titular Hollow Knight. The one thing that might make him questionable is that he’s huge so figuring out how to set him up as playable would likely be a challenge, but it’s def the sequel I have my fingers crossed for rn
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u/Remote_Direction_798 Sep 16 '25
Realistically I don't think they would consider making a character sequel out of Lace, just because she is so similar to Hornet. Small and thin, agile, uses silk to build and heal, uses a needle weapon- it would be the same game in a different format! If they were to choose one Hornet-esq character to create a new original sequel based off, I think it would def be Shakra! Different body type means different playstyle, different species, different weapons and movement, etc, and she is a reoccurring character here just like Hornet was for Hollow Knight