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 dive into the details fueling this excitement.

Hollow Knight Fans' Renewed Hope for Silksong

A Twitter Post and a Piece of Cake

The fervor 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 release questions arose, but Pellen's 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, Pellen changed his profile picture to a slice of cake. A reverse image search linked the image to a Bon Appetit article about Brooklyn Blackout Cake, published on April 2nd, 2024.

Pellen also commented on the article with "mmmm tasty," prompting a flurry of fan comments connecting the cake to Silksong. One fan even vowed to bake the cake if Silksong news arrived by April 2nd, 2025, while another playfully noted the cake's "silky texture," echoing the game's title.

It's important to note that Pellen's connection to the cake recipe comment remains unconfirmed. However, the profile picture change itself is undeniable, fueling the ongoing speculation, even if it ultimately proves to be a coincidence.

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 remained largely silent for over two years. In February 2022, Pellen reassured fans of the game's ongoing development, promising updates closer to release. A June 2022 trailer at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase showcased new gameplay and confirmed a Game Pass launch.

While initially expected in the first half of 2023, Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin confirmed a delay in May 2023, citing the game's significant growth and the desire to deliver the best possible experience.

Over five years later, the passionate Hollow Knight community remains engaged, eagerly searching for any news about Silksong. Despite the delay, the anticipation remains high, and the recent speculation surrounding Pellen's actions only intensifies the excitement for any potential April 2nd announcements.