SilkSong Theories Resurface with Anniversary Cake

The Hollow Knight community is abuzz with speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong will grace the Switch 2, fueled by a cryptic Twitter post and a rather delicious-looking cake. Let's delve into this latest round of speculation!

Hollow Knight Fans' Hopes Soar

A Twitter Post and a Piece of Cake Spark Speculation

The anticipation surrounding Silksong reached fever pitch following a series of events surrounding William Pellen, one of the game's creators, and his Twitter (now X) activity. On January 15th, 2025, Pellen tweeted "something big is coming. keep your eyes closed tomorrow," a cryptic message that seemed to foreshadow the Switch 2 reveal on the 16th. The usual Silksong release questions arose, but Pellen's subsequent actions intensified the speculation.

The January 16th, 2025 Switch 2 announcement included a reveal of an upcoming Direct on April 2nd, 2025. A keen-eyed fan noticed Pellen had changed 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 on April 2nd, 2024.

Pellen also commented on the article with "mmmm tasty," prompting a flurry of fan comments connecting the cake to Silksong. One fan even vowed to bake the cake if Silksong news arrived by April 2nd, 2025, while another playfully noted the cake's "silky texture," mirroring the game's title.

It's important to note that Pellen's connection to the cake comment remains unconfirmed. However, the profile picture change is undeniable, leaving fans to ponder the significance – or lack thereof – of this intriguing coincidence.

Hollow Knight: Silksong – A Five-Year Journey

Announced on February 14th, 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially slated for release on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The game, a sequel following Hornet's adventures, has been highly anticipated.

Following a soundtrack preview in December 2019, Team Cherry went 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 at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase offered new gameplay and confirmed a Game Pass launch.

While initially anticipated for the first half of 2023, Team Cherry confirmed a delay in May 2023, citing the game's significant scale and commitment to quality.

Over five years later, the fervent Hollow Knight fanbase continues to actively seek any news about Silksong, clinging to any potential clues, however tenuous. The cake incident is the latest chapter in this ongoing saga, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next update.