Silksong Resurrected: Cake Ignites Speculation Surge

The Hollow Knight community is 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 latest wave of anticipation!

Renewed Hope for Silksong's Arrival

A Twitter Post and a Slice of Cake Spark Frenzy

The fervor began with William Pellen, a key figure in the game's development, and his cryptic Twitter (now X) activity preceding and during the January 16th, 2025 Switch 2 announcement.

On January 15th, Pellen tweeted, "Something big is coming. Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow," a seemingly obvious allusion to the leaked Switch 2 reveal. The usual Silksong release questions followed, but his 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, fans noticed Pellen had 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," prompting dedicated fans to analyze the cake and its connection to Silksong. One fan even vowed to bake the cake if Silksong news dropped by April 2nd, 2025, while another playfully linked the cake's "silky texture" to the game and the upcoming Direct.

It's crucial to acknowledge the lack of definitive proof that Pellen authored the cake recipe comment. However, his profile picture change is undeniable, fueling the ongoing speculation, however tenuous.

Hollow Knight: Silksong's Long-Awaited Sequel

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. The game, a sequel following Hornet's adventures in a new kingdom, has been a source of both excitement and protracted anticipation.

Following a December 2019 soundtrack preview, development updates went quiet for over two years. February 2022 brought a renewed assurance from Pellen that development continued, promising future reveals closer to launch. A June 2022 trailer at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase offered new gameplay and confirmed a Game Pass launch.

Despite initial hopes for a 2023 release, a May 2023 statement from Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin confirmed a delay. Griffin cited the game's expanded scope as the reason for the postponement, emphasizing their commitment to delivering a high-quality product.

Over five years since its announcement, the fervent Hollow Knight fanbase remains engaged, actively searching for any news. However, concrete information beyond the ongoing development has remained scarce.