Silksong Hype Reignites Amid Cake Tease

The Hollow Knight community buzzed with theories about Silksong potentially debuting on Switch 2 during Nintendo's April Direct. Dive deeper into why fans are convinced.

Silksong Hype Resurfaces Within Hollow Knight Fandom

A Cryptic Tweet and Confectionery Clue Spark Theories

The Hollow Knight community reignited speculation after co-creator William Pellen's mysterious Twitter activity surrounding Nintendo's January Switch 2 revelation.

Pellen's January 15 tweet stating "something big is coming. keep your eyes closed tomorrow" coincided with leaked reports about Switch 2's January 16 unveiling. When Nintendo confirmed an April Direct during the announcement, eagle-eyed fans spotted Pellen's new cake-themed profile picture.

Investigators traced the image to Bon Appetit's Brooklyn Blackout Cake recipe - published April 2, 2024. This discovery sent theorists into overdrive given Nintendo's scheduled April 2, 2025 Direct.

The plot thickened when fans uncovered a "mmmm tasty" comment on the recipe article from someone potentially connected to the game. Community members began interpreting cake terminology ("silky texture") as possible Silksong hints, with some pledging to bake the cake if news arrives by April. While unconfirmed, Pellen's deliberate imagery choice clearly signaled something - though possibly just delicious trolling.

Silksong's Long Development Journey

Originally announced Valentine's Day 2019 as a multi-platform sequel, Silksong follows Hornet's adventures through a silk-dominated kingdom. After previewing Christopher Larkin's soundtrack that December, Team Cherry entered extended radio silence.

The developers reemerged February 2022 confirming ongoing work, followed by fresh gameplay footage at June's Xbox showcase promising Game Pass availability. Despite initial 2023 projections, creative director Matthew Griffin announced a delay that May, citing ambitions to "make the game as good as we can."

Five years post-announcement, the dedicated fanbase continues scouring for updates through unconventional clues like dessert references. While development continues, concrete information remains scarce beyond the team's commitment to quality.