Silksong Speculations Rage (Again) Because of a Cake

The internet buzzed with Hollow Knight: Silksong speculation following a cryptic Nintendo Direct announcement on April 2nd. Let's delve into the details of this latest fan theory!

Renewed Hope for Silksong: A Twitter Mystery

A Cryptic Tweet and a Slice of Cake

The anticipation reached fever pitch thanks to William Pellen, a Team Cherry developer, and his intriguing Twitter (now X) activity. On January 15th, he tweeted "something big is coming. keep your eyes closed tomorrow," a seemingly clear reference to the January 16th Switch 2 reveal. The usual Silksong inquiries followed, but Pellen's subsequent actions ignited a wildfire of speculation.

On January 16th, coinciding with the Switch 2 announcement and an upcoming April 2nd Direct, Pellen 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.

Adding fuel to the fire, Pellen commented "mmmm tasty" on the article. Dedicated fans pored over the comment section, noting several Silksong-related remarks. One fan even vowed to bake the cake if Silksong news arrived by April 2nd, 2025, while another playfully linked the cake's "silky texture" to the game, referencing the upcoming Nintendo Direct.

It's crucial to note that Pellen's connection to the cake recipe comment remains unconfirmed. However, his profile picture change is undeniable, hinting at something – whether significant or not, remains to be seen.

Silksong's Long-Awaited Arrival: 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 sequel follows Hornet's adventures in a new kingdom.

Following a December 2019 soundtrack preview, development went relatively quiet for over two years. In February 2022, Pellen reassured fans of the game's ongoing development, promising updates closer to release. A June 2022 trailer at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase offered new gameplay footage and confirmed a Game Pass launch.

Despite initial hopes for a 2023 release, Team Cherry's Matthew Griffin confirmed a delay in May 2023, citing the game's expanded scope. "We had planned to release in the 1st half of 2023, but development is still continuing," he explained. "We're excited by how the game is shaping up, and it's gotten quite big, so we want to take the time to make the game as good as we can."

After five years, the fervent Hollow Knight fanbase remains engaged, actively searching for any news. However, information remains scarce since the delay announcement, leaving fans clinging to any potential clue, including a seemingly innocuous cake.