Exciting news for fans of the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight—its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, is very much real and actively in development. This confirmation comes straight from Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Manager, Matthew "Leth" Griffin, who recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to reassure fans that the game is "progressing and will release." This update marks the first substantial news on Silksong in over a year and a half, providing a much-needed reassurance to the community.
This Is Not A Joke, Silksong Is Real
Confirmed By Team Cherry’s Griffin
The confirmation follows a flurry of speculation sparked by a seemingly innocuous change to Hollow Knight co-creator William Pellen's X profile picture to a cake. Fans quickly connected this to potential news about Silksong, leading to rumors of an alternate reality game (ARG) or an announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, YouTuber fireb0rn, after reaching out to Griffin, clarified that the cake was merely a "nothingburger," debunking the rumors. Griffin's subsequent reaffirmation about the game's development status brought relief and renewed excitement among fans.
Silksong’s Six-Year-Long History
Originally unveiled in February 2019 and expected to launch in the first half of 2023, Silksong faced a delay announced in May 2023. Team Cherry cited the game's expansive scope as the reason for the delay, expressing their desire to refine the experience further. Silksong promises to take players to a new kingdom, introduce nearly 150 new enemies, and include a new difficulty mode called Silk Soul. As we approach the two-year mark since the delay, this latest update, though brief, has reignited discussions and anticipation.
Reactions to the news have been mixed. While some fans are grateful for any update and encourage Team Cherry to take their time, others are growing impatient after nearly six years of waiting, feeling that the information shared is too minimal for such a highly anticipated title.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is planned for release on multiple platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The game will follow Hornet, the princess-protector of Hallownest, on her perilous journey through an unknown world to reach the kingdom's peak. Although a specific release window remains undisclosed, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for future updates and announcements.
