"Silksong Confirmed for Release, Says PR Manager"

Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to be a topic of much anticipation and speculation among fans. Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Manager, Matthew Griffin, has provided a much-needed update on the game's progress. Dive into the details and explore the latest developments!

This Is Not A Joke, Silksong Is Real

Confirmed By Team Cherry’s Griffin

Hollow Knight fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Team Cherry’s Marketing and Publishing Head, Matthew "Leth" Griffin, has confirmed that Silksong is very much real and actively in development. Griffin took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond directly to a fan's plea for reassurance, quelling any doubts about the game's status.

The reassurance comes in the wake of a mysterious cake-themed profile picture change by Hollow Knight co-creator William Pellen on X, which sparked wild theories about an impending Silksong announcement or an ARG related to the Nintendo Switch 2. However, YouTuber fireb0rn, after reaching out to Griffin, discovered that the cake image was merely a playful, unrelated change. "Apologies to have misled everyone. The cake was a lie," fireb0rn clarified on X.

Despite the cake confusion, Griffin reaffirmed that "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release." This statement marks the first update from Team Cherry on Silksong's progress in over a year and a half, offering a glimmer of hope to eager fans.

Silksong’s Six-Year-Long History

First announced in February 2019, Silksong was initially expected to launch in the first half of 2023. However, in May 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay, citing the game's expanded scope and their desire to enhance its quality. They revealed that Silksong would introduce players to a new kingdom, include nearly 150 new enemies, and feature a new difficulty mode called Silk Soul.

It's been nearly two years since the delay, and this latest update, though brief, breaks the silence on the game's progress. The response from the community has been mixed, with some fans expressing gratitude and encouragement for Team Cherry's efforts, while others voice frustration over the lack of more detailed information after almost six years of anticipation.

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 her epic journey through an unfamiliar world, culminating in a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom's peak. While no specific release window has been announced, keep an eye out for further updates and announcements!