The excitement and disappointment within the Hollow Knight: Silksong community have reached new heights following the latest Nintendo Direct, where fans were once again left without a trailer for the eagerly awaited sequel. The community, known for its vibrant mix of anticipation and jest, continues to oscillate between hope and despair with each new gaming showcase.
The subreddit and community Discord are buzzing with memes and "silkposts" that humorously speculate about the game's release. The fervor isn't new; last year's back-to-back Nintendo Directs and January's chocolate cake fiasco, mistaken for an alternate reality game (ARG), have kept the community in a state of perpetual anticipation. It's a delicate balance of genuine longing and playful camaraderie among fans.
The upcoming showcase on April 2nd holds particular significance. Given Hollow Knight's success on the Nintendo Switch, fans are hopeful that Silksong might make an appearance at the event, which is rumored to highlight the Nintendo Switch 2. The potential for a launch title announcement adds to the community's excitement, though tempered by the knowledge that first-party titles might take precedence.
Despite the repeated letdowns, there are signs that Silksong could be approaching a release date announcement. A recent Xbox Wire post mentioned the game, and there have been updates to its Steam listing. However, these could also be red herrings, as the community has 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 progress, and will eventually be released. Until then, the community remains in a state of hopeful waiting, ready to don their clown makeup once more as they look forward to the next big reveal.
As the countdown to April 2nd continues, the Silksong community's resilience and humor shine through, embodying the spirit of a fanbase that refuses to give up on a game that has captured their hearts.
