The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong reached fever pitch amongst fans following a cryptic Twitter post and a rather unusual profile picture change by one of the game's creators, leading to speculation of a Switch 2 announcement during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Let's delve into the details.
Renewed Hope for Silksong's Arrival
A Twitter Enigma and a Cake Connection
The speculation frenzy began on January 15th, 2025, when William Pellen, a key figure in the game's development, tweeted "something big is coming. keep your eyes closed tomorrow," hinting at the upcoming Switch 2 reveal on January 16th. The inevitable Silksong questions arose, but Pellen's subsequent actions ignited the speculation fire further.
On January 16th, following the Switch 2 announcement and the reveal of an April 2nd Direct, 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.
Adding fuel to the fire, Pellen commented "mmmm tasty" on the recipe article. Dedicated fans pored over the comments, noticing connections between the cake and Silksong. One fan even declared, "if we get real silksong news by April 2nd 2025, I will bake this cake," while another commented, "Loved the silky texture. This goes directly in my favourite recipes," cleverly linking the game's title to the Nintendo Direct.
It's crucial to note that Pellen's comment on the recipe can't be definitively verified. However, the profile picture change is undeniable, leaving fans wondering if it's a subtle hint or simply a coincidence.
Silksong's Long-Awaited Debut – Five Years in the Making
Initially 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 resurfaced in February 2022, assuring fans of continued development and promising updates closer to launch. A June 2022 trailer at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase revealed new gameplay and confirmed a Game Pass release.
While initially anticipated for the first half of 2023, a delay was confirmed in May 2023 by Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin, citing the game's expanded scope.
Over five years later, the fervent Hollow Knight fanbase remains eager for news, actively scouring for any information. However, concrete updates remain scarce since the delay announcement.
