Hollow Knight fans eagerly speculated that Hollow Knight: Silksong would be announced for the Switch 2 during the Nintendo Direct on April 2. Dive deeper into the excitement and anticipation surrounding this speculation!
Hollow Knight Fans’ Hope for Silksong Reignited
By a Twitter Post and a Piece of Cake
The Hollow Knight community was thrust back into a frenzy of speculation due to the actions of one of the game's creators, William Pellen, on Twitter (X) just before and during the Switch 2 reveal on January 16, 2025.
On January 15, Pellen teased fans with a tweet stating, "something big is coming. keep your eyes closed tomorrow." This cryptic message likely alluded to the anticipated Switch 2 reveal scheduled for January 16. As expected, fans immediately began to wonder if this could finally be the moment for a Silksong announcement. Pellen's subsequent actions only served to stoke the flames of speculation further.
On the day of the Switch 2 announcement, January 16, 2025, it was confirmed that a Nintendo Direct would be held on April 2, 2025. Intriguingly, fans noticed that Pellen had changed his Twitter (X) profile picture to a slice of cake. A reverse image search revealed the image was from a Bon Appetit article about a Brooklyn Blackout Cake recipe, published on April 2, 2024.
Pellen also left a comment on the article, simply stating "mmmm tasty." This led dedicated fans to delve into the comments section, where discussions about Silksong intertwined with cake reviews. One fan boldly declared, "if we get real silksong news by April 2nd 2025, I will bake this cake." Another fan praised the cake's "silky texture," cleverly linking it to the game and the upcoming Nintendo Direct.
While it's impossible to verify if Pellen was the one who commented on the cake recipe article, his profile picture change is undeniable. Whether this is a genuine hint or just playful teasing remains a mystery.
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Official Announcement Five Years Ago
Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced on February 14, 2019, with plans to launch on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. As a sequel to the beloved Hollow Knight, Silksong follows the journey of Hornet in a new kingdom dominated by silk and song.
In December 2019, Team Cherry offered fans a glimpse of Hollow Knight's enchanting soundtrack, crafted by Christopher Larkin. Following this update, the development team went quiet for over two years.
The silence was broken in February 2022 when Pellen reassured fans that the game was still in development. He promised that more details would be shared as the release date approached. By June of that year, Team Cherry unveiled a new trailer during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, showcasing fresh gameplay and confirming that Silksong would be available on Game Pass upon release.
Originally slated for a 2023 release, Team Cherry's representative Matthew Griffin announced a delay in May 2023, stating, "We had planned to release in the 1st half of 2023, but development is still continuing. We're excited by how the game is shaping up, and it's gotten quite big, so we want to take the time to make the game as good as we can."
Even after more than five years, the Hollow Knight fanbase remains fervent, actively engaging in community forums and eagerly seeking any updates on Silksong. Despite the delay, the developers continue to work diligently on the game, keeping the community's hopes alive.
