Cake Sparks Fresh Silksong Speculation Frenzy

The excitement among Hollow Knight fans has reignited with speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong might be announced for the Switch 2 during the Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2. Dive into the details of this thrilling speculation!

Hollow Knight Fans’ Hope for Silksong Reignited

By a Twitter Post and a Piece of Cake

The speculation around Hollow Knight: Silksong has surged once more, sparked by the actions of one of its creators, William Pellen, on Twitter (X). On January 15, 2025, Pellen posted a cryptic message, "something big is coming. keep your eyes closed tomorrow," hinting at the rumored Switch 2 reveal the following day. This naturally led to questions about Silksong's release, but Pellen's subsequent actions added fuel to the fire.

During the Switch 2 announcement on January 16, 2025, which confirmed a direct release on April 2, 2025, Pellen changed his profile picture to a slice of cake. This image was traced back to a Bon Appetit article about the Brooklyn Blackout Cake, published on April 2, 2024. Pellen's comment on this article, "mmmm tasty," caught the attention of dedicated fans, who speculated further when one fan vowed to bake the cake if Silksong news was announced by April 2, 2025. Another fan even connected the cake's "silky texture" to the game, suggesting a link to Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 Direct.

While it remains unconfirmed whether Pellen actually commented on the cake recipe article, his profile picture change is undeniable, hinting at something, though it might be nothing more than a playful tease.

Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Official Announcement Five Years Ago

Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced on February 14, 2019, intended for release on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. As a sequel to the beloved Hollow Knight, Silksong follows the journey of Hornet in a new kingdom dominated by silk and song.

After a preview of Hollow Knight’s soundtrack in December 2019, Team Cherry went silent for over two years. The silence was broken in February 2022 when Pellen reassured fans that the game was still in development, promising more information as the release date approached. Later that year, in June, Team Cherry unveiled a new trailer during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, showcasing fresh gameplay and confirming the game's availability on Game Pass upon launch.

Originally slated for a 2023 release, Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin announced a delay in May 2023, stating, "We had planned to release in the 1st half of 2023, but development is still continuing. We're excited by how the game is shaping up, and it's gotten quite big, so we want to take the time to make the game as good as we can."

Despite the delay, the Hollow Knight community remains vibrant and eager, actively engaging in forums and seeking any updates on Silksong. However, since the delay announcement, little new information has been shared, leaving fans to continue their hopeful speculation.