It’s official: Hollow Knight: Silksong, the elusive sequel we’ve all been eagerly waiting for, is still very much in development. So, put those conspiracy theories to rest. Matthew Griffin, who manages marketing and publishing for the game’s developer Team Cherry, recently confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that “Yes, the game is real, progressing and will release.”
Griffin’s response came after a curious fan on X asked for an update, following a swirl of rumors. These rumors sparked when Hollow Knight speedrunner, fireb0rn, tackled a growing conspiracy theory within the fan community, suggesting an imminent release date announcement. The frenzy was only fueled by some cryptic activity from William Pellen, one of the developers, who changed his alt X account’s profile picture and dropped hints about “something big” happening. Spoiler alert: nothing big happened.
So here we are, still in the cycle of waking up each day, fingers crossed for any snippet of news about this highly anticipated sequel to the 2017 hit action game. Since Silksong’s announcement in 2019, fans have been on a treasure hunt for signs of its release. The anticipation has become a meme-worthy spectacle, with every major game announcement leaving fans on the edge of their seats, hoping for a surprise reveal. Hanging out in the game’s subreddit feels like watching Charlie Day from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia try to connect the dots in his famously frenzied explanation scene. It’s high time for the game to drop, if only to channel that fervent energy into actual gameplay.
With a little luck, the wait won’t stretch on much longer. The latest whispers suggested the early plan was for a 2023 release, pushed back to 2024. While that timeline didn’t quite stick, the assurance that Silksong is underway is comforting. Keep your eyes peeled this April for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct presentation, a likely hotspot for announcements. And if that doesn’t bring the news we’re all hoping for, the Summer Games Fest might just have us covered.
