Hollow Knight: Silksong's development continues, assures Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Manager, Matthew Griffin. Let's dive into the details and quell some recent speculation.
This Isn't a Joke: Silksong Is Real
Confirmed by Team Cherry's Griffin
Following a recent, cake-related profile picture change by Hollow Knight co-creator William Pellen (which sparked a flurry of speculation, including rumors of an ARG or a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement), Team Cherry's Matthew "Leth" Griffin clarified the situation. He confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that the cake incident was, in fact, just a harmless profile picture change—a "nothingburger," as YouTuber fireb0rn aptly put it.
However, Griffin also used this opportunity to provide a much-needed update: "Yes, the game is real, progressing, and will release." This is the first significant update from the team in over a year and a half, offering reassurance to anxious fans.
Silksong's Six-Year Journey
Initially revealed in February 2019 with a projected release in the first half of 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay in May 2023, citing the game's significant expansion and their commitment to quality. They previously highlighted Silksong's features: a new kingdom, nearly 150 new enemies, and a challenging new difficulty mode, Silk Soul. While almost two years have passed since the delay announcement, this confirmation is a welcome update, even if details remain scarce.
The news has elicited mixed reactions. While some fans express gratitude and encouragement, urging the team to ignore external pressure, others remain impatient after nearly six years of anticipation, feeling the update was insufficient.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is slated for release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Players will follow Hornet, the princess-protector of Hallownest, on a perilous journey to the kingdom's peak. While a release window remains unannounced, stay tuned for future updates!
