Players conversant in Chinese are voicing complaints about the mediocre translation in the game Silksong, with Team Cherry assuring enhancements in this area

In the gaming community, Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, has faced a unique challenge – criticism over its Simplified Chinese translation.

Recent reports by Eurogamer have highlighted feedback from players expressing their concerns about the translation through social media platforms. The discontent stems from the translation's awkwardness and unclear nature, with some players feeling that it reads like a Wuxia novel instead of accurately conveying the game's themes.

One user, in particular, stated that the issues aren't about effort, but about taste and direction, suggesting that they may not be easily rectified without replacing the translator. This sentiment is shared by other Chinese-speaking players, who have expressed frustration with the translation.

Matthew Griffin, the marketing and publishing head for Silksong, has acknowledged the quality issues with the current Simplified Chinese translation. In a series of tweets, he has addressed the concerns and promised to work on improving the translation over the coming weeks.

It is worth noting that the name of the translator responsible for the Simplified Chinese translation of Hollow Knight: Silksong is not disclosed in the available sources. It is also noted that Team Cherry, the game's developer, did not find a suitable localization team for this task.

The issues with the Simplified Chinese translation have led to a 'Mixed' rating on Steam for the game among Chinese-speaking players. Out of the reviews filtered to those who played the game in Simplified Chinese, only around 44% are positive.

Griffin's assurance of improvement offers a glimmer of hope for Chinese-speaking players, who eagerly await a more accurate and enjoyable gaming experience. As Silksong continues to gain popularity worldwide, the team at Team Cherry will undoubtedly strive to address the concerns and deliver a translation that resonates with all players, regardless of language.

Players conversant in Chinese are voicing complaints about the mediocre translation in the game Silksong, with Team Cherry assuring enhancements in this area