Hollow Knight: Silksong Developers Confirm Upcoming Release in Latest Update

Yes, it’s true: Hollow Knight: Silksong is definitely still in the works, despite those bizarre conspiracy theories that have been floating around lately. Matthew Griffin, the guy in charge of marketing and publishing for Team Cherry, took to X last Friday to set the record straight, saying, "Yes, the game is real, progressing, and will release."

Griffin’s words came as a response to a community member on X who was eager for some news, following a Hollow Knight speedrunner, fireb0rn, squashing a rumor that a release date was imminent. As loyal fans of Hollow Knight often do, they pieced together a theory when they noticed developer William Pellen’s alternate X account changing its profile picture, hinting at "something big." However, it appeared there was nothing major brewing behind the scenes.

For now, fans are back to their routine of waking up every morning, hoping for any scrap of news about the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2017 hit. Since Silksong was first announced in 2019, the enthusiasm among fans has been relentless. It’s almost a running joke in the gaming world. Every time a game event is announced, there’s a faction of fans holding their breath, praying for a surprise Silksong reveal. Hanging out on the game’s subreddit is akin to watching that classic TV scene from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, with Charlie Day frantically trying to make sense of a wall covered in interconnected notes and strings. At this point, releasing the game seems necessary just to give these eager fans something new to focus on.

Hopefully, that moment isn’t too far off. The last we heard was that Silksong was aiming for a 2023 release, but it got pushed to 2024. So, it didn’t hit that target either, but at least we have confirmation it’s still on track. Keep your eyes peeled for April, when the first Switch 2 Nintendo Direct presentation might stoke the fires of anticipation again. And if luck runs dry there, there’s always the Summer Games Fest to look forward to.