Hornet's Cloak Removal in Hollow Knight: Silksong Sparks Player Curiosity

IGN recently disclosed that the much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available for play at an Australian museum in September 2025, sparking a flurry of online reactions, particularly after sharing a sprite sheet from the game. The internet buzzed with discussions and memes, especially regarding a particular sprite of the game's protagonist, Hornet.

On a Reddit thread analyzing the sprite sheet, one user asked, "In what situation [is] making a sprite of naked Hornet necessary?" The sheet, which features Hornet in various poses, included an image of her casually holding her cloak under one arm. This particular sprite drew significant attention and commentary, with one redditor commenting, "What kind of situation in-game calls for her to remove her cloak and hold it like she's an exhausted dad returning from work? This is cursed." Another user posited, "Is this real???? There’s no way this is a sprite that is going to be in Silksong. Is that just what she looks like????" while another shouted, "IN WHAT KIND OF SITUATION WOULD THEY EVEN NEED THIS SPRITE?"

The conversation took a humorous turn, with some users expressing more playful or exaggerated reactions. One respondent suggested, "So, we don't have to bother making a mod," while another said, "We're going straight to ESRB 18+ for this one." Comments like "HORNET PUT YOUR CLOAK BACK ON THAT'S SO INDECENT WHAT THE HELL," from another thread OP, and responses such as "This looks so wrong," and "this is completely unnecessary," fueled further discussion. Another user announced, "I do not like this."

Amidst the fervor, a more practical explanation emerged suggesting that the sprite might be related to an upgrade or change to Hornet's cloak in the game. Until more details are revealed, fans are left to speculate and enjoy the lively online discourse.

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Team Cherry’s sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, continues to be one of the most eagerly awaited games, consistently topping Steam's wishlist charts. The game briefly appeared at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct last month, and Team Cherry subsequently confirmed a 2025 release window, easing the anticipation of its patient fanbase. With the game set to be playable at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, starting September 18, speculation about a potential August launch has emerged, though no official confirmation has been made yet.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be featured at the Melbourne museum as part of the Game Worlds exhibition, which will also explore the game's design and artistic direction, providing fans with an immersive experience into the world of Silksong.