The internet buzzed with speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong would grace the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Let's delve into the details fueling this excitement.
Hollow Knight Fans' Renewed Hope for Silksong
A Twitter Post and a Piece of Cake Spark Speculation
The Hollow Knight community was once again sent into a frenzy of speculation thanks to the actions of William Pellen, one of the game's creators, on Twitter (now X). His pre- and post-Switch 2 reveal activity on January 15th and 16th, 2025, ignited the flames.
On January 15th, Pellen cryptically tweeted, "Something big is coming. Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow," seemingly hinting at the upcoming Switch 2 reveal. The inevitable Silksong questions followed, but his subsequent actions fueled the fire further.
The January 16th, 2025 Switch 2 announcement included a date for an upcoming Direct on April 2nd, 2025. A keen-eyed fan noticed Pellen had changed his profile picture to a slice of cake. A reverse image search revealed the image originated from a Bon Appetit article featuring a Brooklyn Blackout Cake recipe, published on April 2nd, 2024.
Pellen also commented on the article with "mmmm tasty," leading dedicated fans to pore over the comments section, finding several references to Silksong. One fan even boldly declared, "If we get real Silksong news by April 2nd, 2025, I will bake this cake!" Another playfully commented, "Loved the silky texture. This goes directly into my favorite recipes," cleverly linking the game's title to the upcoming Nintendo Direct.
It's crucial to note that Pellen's connection to the cake recipe comments remains unconfirmed. However, his profile picture change is undeniable, suggesting a deliberate action, although its significance remains open to interpretation.
Hollow Knight: Silksong's Long-Awaited Arrival
Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially announced on February 14th, 2019, with planned releases across multiple platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. This highly anticipated sequel follows Hornet's adventures in a new kingdom.
Following a soundtrack preview in December 2019, the development team remained largely silent for over two years. They broke their silence in February 2022, with Pellen reassuring fans of ongoing development and promising updates closer to release. A June 2022 trailer at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase offered new gameplay footage and confirmed a Game Pass launch.
While initially anticipated for the first half of 2023, Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin confirmed a delay in May 2023, explaining, "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."
After over five years, the Hollow Knight fanbase remains fervent, actively searching for any news. However, information regarding Silksong has remained scarce since the delay announcement.
