The internet buzzed with Hollow Knight: Silksong speculation following a cryptic Twitter (X) post and a rather peculiar profile picture change by developer William Pellen, leading many to believe a Switch 2 announcement was imminent during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Let's delve into the details.
Hollow Knight Fans' Hopes Soar (and Plummet?)
A Slice of Cake and a Cryptic Tweet
The anticipation began on January 15th, 2025, with Pellen's tweet hinting at "something big" the following day. This coincided with the leaked Switch 2 reveal on January 16th. The usual Silksong release inquiries followed, but Pellen's subsequent profile picture change ignited a firestorm of speculation. He replaced his profile image with a picture of 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 "mmmm tasty" on the recipe article, further fueling the speculation. Fans connected the cake's publication date to the April 2nd Nintendo Direct, with one even vowing to bake the cake if Silksong news emerged on that date. Another fan commented on the cake's "silky texture," cleverly linking it to the game.
It's crucial to note that Pellen's comment's authenticity remains unconfirmed. However, the profile picture change itself is undeniable, sparking a wave of excitement (and potential disappointment).
Silksong's Long-Awaited Arrival (Or Lack Thereof)
Originally announced on February 14th, 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was slated for release on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel follows Hornet's adventures in a new kingdom.
Following a soundtrack preview in December 2019, Team Cherry went largely silent for over two years. They resurfaced in February 2022, reassuring fans of the game's ongoing development and promising updates closer to release. A June 2022 trailer at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase showcased new gameplay and confirmed the game's Game Pass inclusion upon launch.
While initially expected in the first half of 2023, a May 2023 announcement confirmed a delay. Team Cherry cited the game's expanded scope as the reason for the postponement.
Five years after its initial announcement, the fervent Hollow Knight fanbase continues to eagerly await Silksong, scouring for any news. However, concrete information remains scarce since the delay announcement, leaving fans clinging to even the most tenuous of clues, like a seemingly innocuous cake.
