Going crazy over a Steam patch that might or might not correlate with an eventual launch after the wait of six long years? The suspicious timing with the upcoming Summer Game Fest is something to note, with gamers already taking it for what it is.
The original Hollow Knight was a sort of masterpiece. Well, that cannot be debated. It was a tightly packed Metroidvania with atmospheric ambiance and unforgiving combat set in a world that seemingly came alive (well, maybe as much as the kingdom of insects can). So, with the announcement of Silksong as a full-fledged sequel, with Hornet as the star, expectations grew through the roof. Then… nothing. Years of radio silence. Updates that were so sporadic, trailers were just about nonexistent. It is a silence that makes you wonder if the game somehow got lost amongst the Deepnest.
Can we say now that one more update on Steam was enough to multiball this hype train? Few backend changes were noticed by players overnight and became a theorist’s paradise: Shadow drop at Summer Game Fest? Surprise launch? Or one more cruel tease in this half-decade long waiting game?
The answers below this very first tweet tell everything about the story. Most gamers are getting clown makeup ready, fearing another letdown (again). @Soulbound_TV joked that Silksong better “cure emotional damage” after six years’ anticipation. And honestly, fair.
At this point, war was declared by @amirkdev who basically combined the sentiment for all of us out there: “Six years waiting… my clown makeup is professionally applied.” Same, dude. Same.
Speaking sarcastically, @CicoNFT wanted to know if anyone was convinced of an imminent release, mocking how Hollow Knight fans cling to any scrap of hope available. @BabiOpm, on the other hand, attempted to sow doubt by asserting, “nobody wants this anymore,” because GTA 6 is coming. A valiant effort, indeed, because a wave of replies came in countering with praise for Hollow Knight.
Wanting a shadow drop for Steam and the rumored Switch 2 would be quite the juicy juicy. Would it be power moves launching Silksong as a surprise for the next Nintendo console? Probably not? But after six years, hollow feels possible.
What must be next…? Summer Game Fest is about to pop, and if Silksong doesn’t show, clown memes will kick back on full throttle. If it will, though, chaos. That kind of game moment that leads to players screaming at their keyboards.
One thing for sure, Team Cherry definitely know how to keep everyone biting their nails awaiting news. Whether that was the plan all along or just the obvious predicament of independent development, nobody knows. But whatever way you look at it, after six years, when Silksong does finally drop (and whenever that will be), it will be an event all on its own. And judging by this Steam update that just came through, chances are snagging that particular event sooner rather than later aren’t going to be up for debate.
Or maybe it ain’t. Gotta wait and see.
