Hollow Knight: Silksong, the much-anticipated sequel to the indie game Hollow Knight, has been officially released. The game’s credits reveal that Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe and the creator of Stardew Valley, has contributed his voice to the game. His name appears in the “Additional Character Voices” section within the Extras menu of the game.
Cole Medeiros, who leads operations and business development at ConcernedApe LLC, confirmed that Barone is indeed the same Eric Barone from Stardew Valley. However, neither Medeiros nor Barone has disclosed the specific character(s) that Barone voices in Silksong, as Barone prefers to keep this information private to avoid revealing potential spoilers.
Additionally, there is another link between Stardew Valley and Silksong: Matthew Griffin, who is responsible for marketing and public relations for Silksong, previously held a similar role for Stardew Valley. This connection highlights the collaboration among developers from both games, adding depth to the indie gaming community.
Overall, the inclusion of Eric Barone in Silksong raises questions about the creative intersections in the indie game industry and how developers from different projects may influence one another.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/771772/hollow-knight-silksong-stardew-valley-eric-barone-concernedape