The internet buzzed with Hollow Knight: Silksong speculation following a cryptic Nintendo Direct announcement on April 2nd, 2025. Let's delve into the details fueling this latest wave of anticipation!
Hollow Knight Fans' Renewed Hope for Silksong
A Twitter Post and a Cake Spark Speculation
Excitement surged amongst Hollow Knight fans thanks to a series of events surrounding William Pellen, one of the game's creators, in the days leading up to and following the January 16th, 2025 Switch 2 reveal.
On January 15th, Pellen tweeted, "Something big is coming. Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow," a seemingly clear allusion to the upcoming Switch 2 announcement. The inevitable Silksong questions followed, but Pellen's subsequent actions ignited even more speculation.
Following the January 16th Switch 2 announcement, which included a Direct scheduled for April 2nd, 2025, a 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," prompting dedicated fans to analyze the cake and its connection to Silksong. One fan even declared, "If we get real Silksong news by April 2nd, 2025, I will bake this cake," while another commented, "Loved the silky texture. This goes directly into my favorite recipes," cleverly linking the game to Nintendo's upcoming Direct.
It's important to note that Pellen's comment on the cake recipe can't be definitively confirmed. However, the profile picture change is undeniable, leaving fans to ponder the significance – or lack thereof – of his actions.
Hollow Knight: Silksong's Long-Awaited Announcement
Announced on February 14th, 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially slated for release on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The game, a sequel following Hornet's adventures in a new kingdom, has been highly anticipated.
Following a December 2019 soundtrack preview, the development team remained largely silent for over two years. In February 2022, Pellen reassured fans of the game's ongoing development, promising updates closer to launch. A June 2022 trailer during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase showcased new gameplay and confirmed the game's inclusion in Game Pass.
While initially expected in the first half of 2023, Team Cherry representative Matthew Griffin confirmed a delay in May 2023, stating, "We had planned to release in the first 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."
Over five years later, the passionate Hollow Knight fanbase remains engaged, actively seeking any news regarding Silksong. However, concrete information beyond the ongoing development remains scarce.
