The anticipation and disappointment surrounding the Hollow Knight: Silksong community reached new heights following the recent Nintendo Direct, where fans were once again left without a new trailer for the long-awaited sequel. The community, known for its vibrant and often humorous reactions, has taken to social media platforms like Reddit and Discord to express their feelings through memes and "silkposts" that speculate and jest about the game's elusive release.
The next showcase on April 2nd is generating particular excitement and tension among fans. Given Hollow Knight's significant success on the Nintendo Switch, many in the community are hopeful that Silksong will make an appearance at the upcoming Nintendo Direct, which is expected to highlight the Nintendo Switch 2 and its launch titles. The grandeur of this event fuels the hope that Silksong could finally be ready for a major reveal.
Despite the community's recurring disappointment, there are hints that Silksong might be nearing a release date announcement. A recent mention in an Xbox Wire post and backend changes to the game's Steam listing, including an updated copyright year, have sparked further speculation. However, the community remains cautious, having been misled by similar signs in the past.
Team Cherry's Matthew 'Leth' Griffin provided some reassurance in January, affirming that the game is real, in development, and will eventually be released. As the community prepares for the next showcase, they continue to dream of a world where Silksong is finally in their hands, even as they humorously ready their clown makeup for what could be yet another letdown.
