Hollow Knight fans are abuzz with speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Let's delve into the reasons behind this latest wave of excitement.
Hollow Knight Fans' Hope for Silksong Reignited
A Twitter Post and a Piece of Cake
The frenzy began with a cryptic tweet from William Pellen, one of the game's creators, on January 15th, 2025. He hinted at "something big" arriving the following day, coinciding with the leaked Switch 2 reveal. The usual Silksong questions followed, but Pellen's subsequent actions ignited the speculation fire.
On January 16th, 2025, following the Switch 2 announcement and the reveal of an upcoming Direct on April 2nd, Pellen 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 cake recipe and its comments section, drawing parallels to Silksong. One fan even jokingly vowed to bake the cake if Silksong news arrived by April 2nd, 2025, while another commented on the cake's "silky texture," further fueling the connection.
It's crucial to note that Pellen's connection to the cake recipe comment remains unconfirmed. However, the profile picture change itself is undeniable, suggesting he's hinting at something—though that something might ultimately be nothing.
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Official Announcement Five Years Ago
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. This sequel follows Hornet's adventures in a new kingdom.
Following a December 2019 preview of the game's soundtrack by Christopher Larkin, Team Cherry went largely silent for over two years. They broke their silence in February 2022, assuring fans of the game's continued development and promising updates closer to release. A June 2022 trailer during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase offered new gameplay footage and confirmed the game's arrival on Game Pass.
While initially anticipated for the first half of 2023, Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin confirmed a delay in May 2023, citing the game's expanded scope. After more than five years, the dedicated Hollow Knight fanbase remains eager for any news, actively participating in online communities and scrutinizing any potential clues. However, concrete information remains scarce since the delay announcement.
