Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Manager, Matthew Griffin, confirms that Hollow Knight: Silksong is indeed real and actively in development, putting an end to recent speculation fueled by a cake-related profile picture change by a co-creator. While the cake incident proved to be a false alarm, Griffin's confirmation provides much-needed reassurance for eager fans.

Official Confirmation from Team Cherry

Following a flurry of fan speculation, Griffin took to X (formerly Twitter) to directly address concerns about the game's status. He confirmed that "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release," marking the first official update on Silksong's development in over a year and a half. This statement directly counters rumors suggesting the profile picture change was part of an ARG or a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement.

This confirmation, however, has elicited mixed reactions. While some fans express relief and offer words of encouragement to the development team, others express continued impatience, given the game's extended development cycle.

A Long-Awaited Sequel

Initially announced in February 2019 with a projected release in the first half of 2023, Silksong was subsequently delayed in May 2023 due to its expanded scope and the team's desire for further refinement. The game promises a new kingdom, nearly 150 new enemies, and a challenging "Silk Soul" difficulty mode. The delay, now nearing two years, has understandably fueled anticipation and some frustration within the fanbase.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will follow Hornet, the princess-protector of Hallownest, on a perilous journey. The game is slated for release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. While a concrete release date remains unannounced, fans eagerly await further updates.