Silksong Speculations Rage (Again) Because of a Cake

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 fueling this latest wave of anticipation.

Hollow Knight Fans' Hopes Rekindled: A Twitter Mystery

The speculation whirlwind began with a cryptic tweet from William Pellen, one of the game's creators, on January 15th, 2025. His message, "something big is coming. keep your eyes closed tomorrow," hinted at the impending Switch 2 reveal on January 16th. This naturally sparked questions about Silksong, but Pellen's subsequent actions only intensified the intrigue.

On the day of the Switch 2 announcement, revealing an upcoming Direct on April 2nd, 2025, Pellen changed his profile picture to a slice of cake. A reverse image search linked the image to a Bon Appetit article featuring a Brooklyn Blackout Cake recipe, published on April 2nd, 2024.

Further fueling the fire, a comment attributed to Pellen on the recipe article read, "mmmm tasty." Dedicated fans quickly connected this to the April 2nd date, with one even vowing to bake the cake if Silksong news materialized by then. Another fan commented, "Loved the silky texture. This goes directly in my favourite recipes," cleverly linking the cake's texture to the game's title.

It's crucial to note that Pellen's comment authorship remains unconfirmed. Nevertheless, the profile picture change is undeniable, leaving fans to ponder the significance – or lack thereof – of this seemingly deliberate action.

Hollow Knight: Silksong – A Five-Year Wait

Initially announced on February 14th, 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was slated for release across multiple platforms, including the 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, Team Cherry remained largely silent for over two years. They broke their silence in February 2022, reassuring fans of the game's ongoing development and promising updates closer to release. A June 2022 trailer during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase showcased new gameplay and confirmed the game's Game Pass inclusion upon launch.

While initially expected in the first half of 2023, Team Cherry confirmed a delay in May 2023, citing the game's expanded scope and the desire to deliver a high-quality product.

Over five years later, the fervent Hollow Knight fanbase continues its dedicated search for any news regarding Silksong's release, clinging to any hint, however tenuous, that might signal its imminent arrival.