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 details fueling this excitement.
Hollow Knight Fans' Renewed Hope for Silksong
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 leaked information about the Switch 2 reveal. The usual Silksong questions arose, but Pellen's subsequent actions only amplified the speculation.
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," sparking a flurry of fan comments connecting the cake to Silksong. One fan even pledged to bake the cake if Silksong news arrived by April 2nd, 2025, while another playfully linked the cake's "silky texture" to the game and the upcoming Nintendo Direct.
It's important to note that while the connection is circumstantial, the change in Pellen's profile picture is undeniable, fueling speculation—however tenuous—of an impending announcement.
Hollow Knight: Silksong's Long-Awaited Arrival
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.
After a soundtrack preview in December 2019, Team Cherry went largely silent for over two years. They broke their silence in February 2022, assuring fans of continued development and promising updates closer to release. A June 2022 trailer during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase offered new gameplay footage and confirmed a Game Pass launch.
Despite initial hopes for a 2023 release, Team Cherry confirmed a delay in May 2023, citing the game's expanded scope. Over five years since its announcement, the dedicated fanbase remains eager for any news, leaving this recent speculation particularly exciting—even if ultimately unfounded.
