Silksong Is Real And Will Release, Reassures PR Manager

Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Manager, Matthew Griffin, has confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong is still under active development and will eventually be released. This follows recent speculation fueled by a cake-related profile picture change by a co-creator. While that proved to be unrelated, Griffin's statement offers much-needed reassurance to eager fans.

Official Confirmation from Team Cherry

Following a flurry of fan speculation sparked by a seemingly innocuous profile picture change, Griffin took to X (formerly Twitter) to directly address fan concerns. A YouTuber, fireb0rn, initially debunked the cake-related rumors as a "nothingburger," clarifying the profile picture change was not a cryptic announcement. However, Griffin subsequently confirmed, "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release," marking the team's first significant update in over a year and a half.

A Long-Awaited Sequel

Initially announced in February 2019 with a projected release in the first half of 2023, Silksong faced a delay in May 2023. Team Cherry cited the game's expanded scope and their commitment to quality as reasons for the postponement. The game promises a new kingdom, nearly 150 new enemies, and a challenging new difficulty mode called Silk Soul. This latest confirmation, while brief, breaks a period of silence that has lasted nearly two years since the delay announcement.

Fan Reactions

The news has been met with a mixed reception. While some fans expressed relief and offered words of encouragement to the developers, others voiced impatience after nearly six years of anticipation, feeling the update was insufficient.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is slated for release on 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 a perilous journey to the kingdom's peak. While a release date remains unannounced, fans eagerly await further updates.