While some gaming communities, such as the fans of Tomodachi Life, are reveling in the excitement following today's Nintendo Direct, others are feeling the sting of disappointment. Specifically, the Hollow Knight: Silksong community is once again donning their metaphorical clown makeup after the long-awaited sequel failed to make an appearance at the showcase. The anticipation for Silksong has been palpable, and the community's reaction has been a mix of humor and frustration, evident in the flurry of memes and "silkposts" that flood their subreddit and Discord channels. This rollercoaster of emotions isn't new; we've seen similar reactions last year with back-to-back Directs and earlier this year when a chocolate cake photo sparked a wild goose chase for an ARG that never materialized. It's challenging to gauge from an outsider's perspective whether the community's response is more about genuine disappointment or simply a close-knit group of fans enjoying the ride with each new announcement.
However, the upcoming showcase on April 2nd carries a bit more weight. Hollow Knight initially gained fame on PC but truly soared when it hit the Nintendo Switch, forging a strong association with Nintendo's platform. The next Nintendo Direct is set to unveil the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing both hardware and potential launch titles. This grand stage seems like the perfect opportunity for Silksong to make a splash. While the event will undoubtedly feature numerous first-party titles, Hollow Knight fans are clinging to the hope that Silksong's popularity and anticipation will secure it a spot, and more importantly, that the game is finally ready for its big reveal.
Is the Silksong community poised for yet another letdown? It's hard to say, but there are some signs that a release date announcement might be on the horizon. A recent Xbox Wire post on indies made a fleeting mention of Silksong, though it could have been a playful tease. More intriguingly, recent backend updates to the game's Steam listing, including a copyright year change, have sparked speculation. Yet, the community has been down this road before, with Silksong's listings appearing and disappearing from various console storefronts, leading to countless false alarms. So, the situation remains uncertain.
The only concrete assurance we have comes from Team Cherry's marketing and publishing chief, Matthew 'Leth' Griffin, who, after the cake incident in January, affirmed that "Yes, the game is real, progressing, and will release." All that's left to do now is wait and dream of the day when we can finally experience the world of Silksong.
So, get your clown makeup ready for the April 2nd showcase, and let's hope for the best!
