Hollow Knight: Silksong Dev Insists ‘The Game Is Real, Progressing, and Will Release’ as Fans Obsess Over a Picture of Chocolate Cake

Excitement continues to mount for the highly anticipated release of the sequel to the hit game Hollow Knight, titled Hollow Knight: Silksong. The game's developer, Team Cherry, recently reassured fans that the game is indeed in progress and will be released, despite the lack of updates. The buzz started when a fan spotted a picture of a chocolate cake on a developer's social media post, leading to speculation about the game's progress. Fans interpreted the cake as a cryptic message about the game's advancement. However, Leth, Team Cherry's spokesperson, quickly stepped in to clarify that the cake had nothing to do with the game's development status. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the sequel to the popular 2017 action-adventure game, Hollow Knight. The game's release has been highly anticipated, especially after it was announced that it would not just be a DLC for the original game, but a full-fledged sequel. The sequel will feature a new protagonist, Hornet, who is a character from the original game. Despite the lack of updates and the long wait since the game's announcement in 2019, the developer insists that the game is still in progress. In an interaction with fans, Leth emphasized that "Hollow Knight: Silksong is really, really real," and that "it's progressing and it's going to be awesome." He also reassured fans that the game will be released "when it matches the quality and scale the team set out to achieve." The game's development has been shrouded in mystery, with the developer only occasionally sharing updates. This secrecy has only added to the anticipation among fans, leading to speculation and eager anticipation for the game's release. Despite the long wait and the lack of regular updates, fans remain hopeful for the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong. The excitement and speculation surrounding the sequel to Hollow Knight show the impact of the original game and the high expectations for the sequel. With the assurance from Team Cherry that the game is in progress and will be released, fans of the franchise can look forward to another immersive gaming experience.