With the Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed, a Highly Anticipated Game Should Make Its Voice Heard
The gaming world barely stepped into 2025 before one of the biggest announcements of the year arrived—the highly anticipated reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2. While details remain scarce, the next-generation console appears to be a significant evolution of its predecessor, boasting enhanced hardware and a sleek new design. Nintendo has promised to unveil more details during an upcoming Nintendo Direct later this year, but the console’s reveal shouldn’t stand alone.
Among the many potential titles that could accompany the launch of the Switch 2, one game stands out above the rest—not just as a potential system seller, but as one of the most eagerly awaited releases in modern gaming. This title has spent years teasing fans with hints, updates, and prolonged silence, keeping its dedicated community in a constant state of speculation. Given its deep-rooted connection with Nintendo, now might finally be the perfect time for this long-awaited sequel to resurface. That game is none other than Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Absence Has Stretched for Nearly Six Years
Anyone remotely tuned into the gaming industry knows that Hollow Knight: Silksong is among the most anticipated games currently in development limbo. The sheer level of hype surrounding it is on par with even the most massive titles, including Grand Theft Auto 6. Over the years, the game has transformed into a meme-worthy enigma, with some jokingly questioning its very existence.
Originally announced in early 2019, Silksong is creeping up on six years of development, placing it in the same category as lengthy production cycles like Cyberpunk 2077. Despite this, developer Team Cherry has reassured fans that the game is progressing. Matthew Griffin, the studio’s head of marketing and publishing, confirmed as recently as January 18 that Silksong is "real, progressing, and will release," though he declined to provide a concrete timeline. While this update was far from the detailed reveal fans hoped for, another cryptic clue may have emerged from a surprising source—Team Cherry’s own co-director, William Pellen.
Nintendo and Team Cherry’s History Could Mean a Switch 2 Partnership
Pellen recently changed his profile picture on X (formerly Twitter) to an image of a slice of chocolate cake—an innocuous detail at first glance. However, eagle-eyed fans discovered that the image originates from a recipe published on April 2, a date that coincides with the rumored 2025 Nintendo Direct. With the Switch 2 confirmed to be a major focus of the event, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to assume that Hollow Knight: Silksong might be included in the presentation.
The speculation doesn’t stop there. On January 15, just one day before the Switch 2’s reveal, Pellen posted the cryptic message: "Something big is coming. Keep your eyes closed tomorrow." Whether intentional or not, this statement fueled further speculation that Silksong and the Switch 2 could be intertwined.
Looking back, Silksong and Nintendo already share a strong history. At E3 2019, Nintendo featured Silksong in its Treehouse: Live showcase, offering an extended gameplay demonstration. While it didn’t make the cut for Nintendo’s main Direct presentation at the time, the partnership indicated a mutual interest in spotlighting the game. If a collaboration was in the works back then, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Silksong finally make its long-overdue reappearance alongside the Switch 2.
A Perfect Storm for Silksong’s Launch
With all signs pointing toward a Silksong announcement in 2025, the excitement surrounding both the Switch 2 and Team Cherry’s long-awaited title has reached a fever pitch. Given its deep ties to Nintendo, a massive fanbase eager for news, and subtle but intriguing hints from Team Cherry, the possibility of a Silksong launch alongside the Switch 2 feels more plausible than ever.
Of course, nothing is confirmed until Nintendo or Team Cherry make it official, but the groundwork is certainly there. If Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally given a definitive release date in the next Nintendo Direct, 2025 could go down as a monumental year in gaming history. With the stars seemingly aligning, all eyes will be on Nintendo to deliver what could be one of the most anticipated gaming moments of the decade
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