Defiant Dev Launches Game Same Day as Silksong
▼ Summary
– Hollow Knight: Silksong is releasing on September 4, causing many indie games to delay their launches to avoid competition.
– Fling to the Finish is an exception, with its console ports launching on the same day as Silksong despite the anticipated indie release.
– The developers and publisher of Fling to the Finish acknowledged Silksong’s release in a tongue-in-cheek press statement.
– Fling to the Finish is a co-op racing party game with spherical characters tied together, differing significantly from Silksong’s genre and target audience.
– The game supports multiple play modes including solo, online multiplayer, local split-screen, and cross-play, and is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch.
September 4 marks a major moment for indie gaming enthusiasts, with the long-awaited launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong drawing widespread attention. While many developers have chosen to postpone their own releases to avoid being overshadowed, one team is taking a different approach. Fling to the Finish, a cooperative racing party game, will debut its console versions on the very same day.
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Splitside Games confirmed the timing in a recent announcement, playfully acknowledging the coincidence with the phrase, “Arriving same day as THAT metroidvania.” A quick look at the game’s trailer makes it clear that Fling to the Finish occupies a completely different niche. Rather than competing for the same audience, it offers lighthearted, physics-based fun reminiscent of titles like Human: Fall Flat.
Players control pairs of round, cheerful characters tethered together, working their way through chaotic obstacle courses while trying not to sabotage their partner. The emphasis is on laughter and collaboration, not intense combat or exploration. This distinction in tone and gameplay suggests that both titles can comfortably coexist without cannibalizing each other’s player base.
Flexibility is a key feature, with support for solo play, online multiplayer, local split-screen, and hybrid local-online co-op. Cross-play between platforms is also included, broadening the possibilities for playing with friends. For those who enjoy a little friendly chaos, there’s even a “share a controller” mode designed to test relationships and coordination.
Fling to the Finish arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on September 4. The game is already available on PC for those eager to jump in early.
(Source: Gamespot)
