Lately, there’s been quite a stir among the Hollow Knight community, all centered around the possibility of news about Hollow Knight: Silksong dropping on April 2, 2025. Fans have clung to this idea primarily because a developer recently switched their profile picture to an image of a chocolate cake—an image that appears to come from a recipe dating back to April 2.
Now, if you’ve been following the Hollow Knight: Silksong journey, you know it’s been a long wait. Announced in 2019, this Metroidvania sequel is something players have been eagerly anticipating for years without getting a firm release date. Despite all this time, updates have been scarce. We know it will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch and will come to PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and Switch, but not much more has been revealed. Gaming events have come and gone, each time leaving Hollow Knight fans holding their breath, only to be let down.
Yet, hope springs eternal. There’s a buzz that maybe, just maybe, things might shift in 2025. The theory gained steam after eagle-eyed Redditors spotted some changes in one of the developer’s social media profiles. William Pellen had switched his Twitter handle to what seems like a cryptic message, altered his name, and posted that intriguing chocolate cake image, while hinting at a Switch 2 reveal ahead of schedule. Fans quickly connected the dots, identifying that the cake recipe originated from an April 2, 2024, date. Coincidentally, the big Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is scheduled for that same day, leading to speculation that perhaps Silksong will be a highlight of the presentation.
Hollow Knight enthusiasts are abuzz, dissecting these social media updates for any hidden meanings. As April 2 approaches, many are optimistic that Hollow Knight: Silksong will make an appearance during the Switch 2 unveiling. However, there remains a real possibility that these hints might purely relate to the new console reveal, unrelated to the game. It would be quite the peculiar situation if that were the case, given the level of fan attention focused on this date.
A word of caution for the fans: it might be wise not to let excitement build too high. With Hollow Knight: Silksong having sat out so many showcases and events, it could help to approach this Nintendo Direct with a pinch of skepticism. That way, should the game actually be showcased, it’ll be a pleasant surprise, rather than another round of disappointment. As for what the Direct will entail, details are scant. However, rumors suggest that Nintendo’s likely to share some major information about the Switch 2, including pricing, release date, and some titles that will be available at launch.
All in all, while anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong runs high, keeping grounded expectations could serve fans well. This way, whether or not the game makes an appearance, they can still look forward to the exciting announcements tied to the new console.
