If you’ve been keeping up with indie games for, oh, say the past six years, you’re no stranger to the intense anticipation within the gaming community for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Fans have been desperate for any sign of a release date, and you’d think they were searching for water in a desert! Well, after years of silence, a peculiar piece of cake is the unexpected beacon of hope—and it’s likely the most humorous hint for a Silksong release we’ve seen.
The intrigue began with a seemingly harmless act: a member of Team Cherry updated their Discord profile picture and tag to feature a slice of scrumptious-looking cake. This happened just before the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement. But then, the ever-vigilant Silksong fans did a reverse image search on this cake and stumbled upon an online recipe. And just like that, they had their first crumb—perhaps even a cake crumb—leading to more information.
This recipe in question is for Bon Appetit’s Brooklyn Blackout Cake, written by Rick Martinez and published on their site on April 2, 2024. Now, this wouldn’t usually mean much, but it just so happens the next Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 2, 2025. Suddenly, this fun little episode began to look a lot like a cheeky hint of what’s coming.
But there’s more to the story. In the comments section of this Brooklyn Blackout Cake recipe, none other than Team Cherry’s art director, Ari Gibson, and game designer, William Pellen, have left comments. While Pellen’s contribution doesn’t spill any secrets, Gibson’s remark is quite the eyebrow-raiser. He writes, “I give this cake a rating of 4/2,” slyly nodding to both the publication date and the upcoming Nintendo Direct.
So, should we trust this whimsical trail of clues? If this delightful journey holds any truth, fans who’ve been longing for a Silksong update over the years might just get their wish in a few short months. Or, perhaps, Team Cherry is playing the most amusing—or depending on who you ask, the most cruel—prank on Silksong devotees. It has been a while since we’ve had any updates, and we’re crossing our fingers that the folks at Team Cherry have been busy with more than just cake baking!
All this builds up to what could be one extraordinary Nintendo Direct. Imagine, the anticipation of an incredible lineup of Switch 2 announcements paired with the potential spotlight on Silksong—it could be legendary. So, here’s hoping this isn’t a wild goose chase!
Do you think Silksong will finally make an appearance in April, or are fans doomed to stay thirsty for even longer? Share your thoughts below!
