Hollow Knight: Silksong Rumors Resurface with Cryptic Cake

The internet buzzed with renewed speculation regarding 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 excitement.

Hollow Knight Fans' Hopes Soar

A Twitter Post and a Cake Spark Speculation

The fervor began with a cryptic tweet from William Pellen, a game creator, on January 15th, 2025, hinting at a significant upcoming announcement. The following day, coinciding with the Switch 2 reveal and 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's comment, "mmmm tasty," on the recipe article, coupled with fan comments connecting the cake's "silky" texture to Silksong, further ignited the speculation. One fan even vowed to bake the cake if Silksong news arrived by April 2nd, 2025. While there's no definitive proof of Pellen's authorship of the comment, the timing and profile picture change are undeniably intriguing.

Hollow Knight: Silksong's Long-Awaited Arrival

Initially announced on February 14th, 2019, for various platforms including Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, Silksong has been a source of anticipation for years. Following a period of radio silence after an early soundtrack preview, Team Cherry reassured fans in February 2022 that development continued, promising updates closer to release. A June 2022 trailer showcased gameplay and confirmed a Game Pass launch.

Despite initial hopes for a 2023 release, a delay was confirmed in May 2023, with the developers citing the game's expanded scope. Over five years after its initial announcement, the passionate Hollow Knight community continues to eagerly await any news, fueling speculation with every seemingly insignificant detail. The April 2nd, 2025, Nintendo Direct date, therefore, holds significant weight for fans hoping for a long-awaited reveal.