The Hollow Knight community is abuzz with speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong will grace the Nintendo Switch 2, fueled by a cryptic Twitter post and a rather delicious-looking cake. Let's delve into the details.
Renewed Hope for Silksong's Arrival
A Twitter Post and a Cake Spark Speculation
The frenzy began with William Pellen, a Team Cherry developer, and his pre- and post-Switch 2 reveal tweets. On January 15th, he hinted at a significant announcement, urging followers to "keep your eyes peeled tomorrow." This, coupled with the subsequent Switch 2 announcement on January 16th, 2025, naturally led to questions about Silksong. However, it was Pellen's profile picture change that truly ignited the speculation.
He updated his profile picture to a slice of cake – a picture that, through a reverse image search, was traced back to a Bon Appetit article featuring a Brooklyn Blackout Cake recipe. Crucially, the article's publication date? April 2nd, 2024.
Pellen also commented on the article with "mmmm tasty," prompting further fan theories. The comments section of the recipe itself became a hub for Silksong discussions, with one fan even vowing to bake the cake if Silksong news arrived by April 2nd, 2025. Another fan playfully linked the cake's "silky texture" to the game, further fueling the speculation.
It's important to note that Pellen's connection to the cake recipe comment remains unconfirmed. Nevertheless, the profile picture change is undeniable, hinting at something…or perhaps nothing at all.
Silksong's Long-Awaited Debut
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.
Following a soundtrack preview in December 2019, development updates went quiet 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 offered new gameplay footage and confirmed a Game Pass launch.
Initially expected in the first half of 2023, a delay was confirmed in May 2023 by Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin, citing the game's expanded scope.
After five years of anticipation, the Hollow Knight fanbase remains dedicated, eagerly searching for any news. While the developers continue to work on the game, concrete information remains scarce. The recent cake-related speculation only adds another layer to the ongoing mystery surrounding Silksong's release.
