Silksong Dev Confirms Game Is Real Amid Cake Fan Craze

The anticipation surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to build as Team Cherry confirms that the game is real and progressing. Following a mysterious Twitter post from co-director William Pellen, speculation surged about a possible appearance during the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Fans focused on Pellen's recent profile picture change to a chocolate cake and his cryptic messages, sparking theories about an alternate reality game (ARG). Despite efforts from the community to decode the hints, Team Cherry clarified that the activity was not an ARG, reassuring fans that development on Silksong remains active. With the Switch 2 reveal set for April 2025, excitement mounts as players anticipate potential launch details for the game, which will be available on various platforms including Nintendo Switch.

No official confirmation has been made regarding Hollow Knight: Silksong being a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, but it is confirmed to be in development and will be available on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is the highly awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed indie game Hollow Knight, which launched in 2017. The original game gained a massive following for its intricate gameplay mechanics, engaging world design, and atmospheric storytelling. Players took on the role of a tiny knight battling through the haunting landscapes of Hallownest. The sequel features Hornet, a character from the first game, and promises an enriched experience with new abilities, environments, and enemies, capturing the same art style and sound design that fans loved.