Hollow Knight: Silksong's Return Teased via Unofficial Leak

The internet buzzed with renewed speculation about Hollow Knight: Silksong's release on the Nintendo Switch 2 following a Nintendo Direct announcement for April 2nd, 2025. Let's delve into the details of this latest round of fan frenzy.

Hollow Knight Fans' Hopes Soar (Again)

A Twitter Post and a Cake Spark Speculation

The anticipation surrounding Silksong reached fever pitch thanks to a cryptic Twitter (now X) post by William Pellen, one of the game's creators, and a rather intriguing profile picture change.

On January 15th, Pellen tweeted, "Something big is coming. Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow," seemingly alluding to the leaked Switch 2 reveal on January 16th. The usual flood of Silksong release inquiries followed, but Pellen's subsequent actions ignited even more speculation.

On January 16th, 2025, Nintendo announced the Switch 2 and a forthcoming Direct on April 2nd. A keen-eyed fan noticed Pellen had updated 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 – significantly – on April 2nd, 2024.

Pellen also commented on the article with "mmmm tasty," prompting dedicated fans to scrutinize the cake-related comments, many of which referenced Silksong. One fan even declared, "If we get real Silksong news by April 2nd, 2025, I will bake this cake!" Another fan's review, "Loved the silky texture. This goes directly into my favorite recipes," further fueled the connection between the game and the upcoming Nintendo Direct.

It's important to note that there's no definitive proof Pellen authored the cake recipe comment. However, his profile picture change is undeniable, suggesting he's hinting at something – although that "something" might ultimately be nothing.

Hollow Knight: Silksong's Long-Awaited Arrival

Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially announced on February 14th, 2019, with planned releases across multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The game, a sequel to Hollow Knight, 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 ongoing development, promising updates closer to release. A June 2022 trailer during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase offered new gameplay footage and confirmed Silksong's inclusion in Game Pass upon launch.

While initially slated for a 2023 release, Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin confirmed a delay in May 2023, citing the game's expanded scope.

Over five years since its announcement, the passionate Hollow Knight community remains engaged, actively searching for any Silksong news. However, concrete information remains scarce beyond the developers' ongoing work.