Recent online chatter among Hollow Knight fans centers on the possibility of a Hollow Knight: Silksong announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2 during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Let's delve into the details fueling this speculation.
The Silksong Speculation Firestorm: A Cake and a Tweet
The speculation ignited thanks to a cryptic tweet from game creator William Pellen and a rather intriguing profile picture change. On January 15th, Pellen tweeted "something big is coming. keep your eyes closed tomorrow," a seemingly veiled reference to the January 16th Switch 2 reveal. Following the Switch 2 announcement and the reveal of an upcoming Direct on April 2nd, 2025, 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 even commented on the article with "mmmm tasty," further fueling the speculation. Fans quickly connected the April 2nd date to the upcoming Direct, with some even making wagers about baking the cake if Silksong news emerged.
It's crucial to note the lack of definitive proof linking Pellen to the cake recipe comment. While his profile picture change is undeniable, the connection remains circumstantial.
Hollow Knight: Silksong – A Five-Year Journey
Initially announced on February 14th, 2019, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, Silksong's development has been a long and winding road. Following a soundtrack preview in December 2019, 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 release. A June 2022 trailer during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase showcased new gameplay and confirmed the game's inclusion in Game Pass.
Despite initial hopes for a 2023 release, a May 2023 announcement confirmed a delay. Team Cherry cited the game's significant expansion in scope as the reason for the postponement.
The Ongoing Wait
After over five years, anticipation remains high. The dedicated Hollow Knight community actively searches for any news, but substantial information has remained scarce since the delay announcement. The recent speculation, while exciting, remains just that – speculation. Only time will tell if the cake-related clues hold any weight.
