Silksong Is Real And Will Release, Reassures PR Manager

Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Real and Progressing, Confirms Team Cherry’s PR Manager

Fans of Hollow Knight can breathe a sigh of relief as Team Cherry’s Marketing and PR Manager, Matthew "Leth" Griffin, has confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong is indeed real and actively being developed. This reassuring update came in response to a fan's plea for confirmation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), amidst swirling rumors and speculations.

The Cake Incident and Speculations

The confirmation follows a recent stir caused by Hollow Knight co-creator William Pellen, who changed his X profile picture to a cake, sparking fan theories about a potential Silksong ARG or an announcement related to the Nintendo Switch 2. However, YouTuber fireb0rn, after contacting Griffin, clarified that the change was simply a harmless update and not related to any upcoming announcements. "Apologies to have misled everyone. The cake was a lie," fireb0rn tweeted, dispelling the rumors.

Despite the "nothingburger" of the cake incident, Griffin reassured fans that "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release." This marks the first update on Silksong’s development in over a year and a half, rekindling hope among the game's eager community.

Silksong’s Journey So Far

First announced in February 2019, Silksong was initially planned for release in the first half of 2023. However, Team Cherry announced a delay in May 2023, citing the game's expansion and their desire to enhance it further. Silksong promises to transport players to a new kingdom, introduce nearly 150 new enemies, and feature a new difficulty level, Silk Soul mode. Now, almost two years after the delay, Griffin's recent statement breaks the silence, albeit minimally.

Reactions to the news have been mixed. Some fans expressed gratitude and encouragement, urging Team Cherry not to rush due to external pressure. Others, however, are growing increasingly impatient after nearly six years of anticipation, feeling that the update provided is the "bare minimum" for such a highly anticipated sequel.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to launch on multiple platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Players will follow Hornet, the princess-protector of Hallownest, on her perilous journey through a new world, aiming to reach the kingdom's peak. While no specific release window has been announced, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates and announcements.