If you’ve been keeping an eye on indie games over the last six years—or perhaps eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated release of Hollow Knight: Silksong—you’re likely familiar with the intense longing among gamers for any hint of a release date. The anticipation has reached legendary levels. Recently, a peculiar hint related to this long wait emerged, replacing silence with a humorous twist involving, of all things, a cake.
The story begins with a seemingly mundane update: a member of Team Cherry altered their Discord tag and profile picture to feature a slice of scrumptious cake, just as the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal looms on the horizon. But ever-vigilant Silksong enthusiasts were quick to notice that a reverse image search of this cake led directly to a unique online recipe. And just like that, fans stumbled onto what might be the first meaningful clue—a breadcrumb or, in this case, a cake crumb—hinting at possible developments.
This intriguing recipe turns out to be Bon Appetit’s Brooklyn Blackout Cake, curated and published on the food outlet’s platform by none other than Rick Martinez on April 2, 2024. Does that date ring any bells? That’s because the upcoming Nintendo Direct is slated for April 2, 2025. This simple connection turned out to be a tantalizing suggestion of what could be unfolding soon.
But hang on, there’s even more to this cake trail. If you delve into the comments section underneath the Brooklyn Blackout Cake post, you’ll spot remarks from both Ari Gibson and William Pellen—an art director and game designer at Team Cherry, respectively. While their comments aren’t exactly smoking guns, Gibson’s remark interestingly says, “I give this cake a rating of 4/2,” playing on both the publication date and the upcoming Nintendo Direct date.
If this fun little adventure bears any truth, fans who’ve been yearning for Silksong updates might finally get their wish fulfilled in just a few short months. On the other hand, Team Cherry could have orchestrated an elaborate joke at the expense of those who have been Silksong-hungry all this time. Whether it’s the funniest joke or the cruelest prank depends heavily on your viewpoint. After such a long silence, you can’t help but hope that Team Cherry has been working on more than just cakes.
With these developments, an already promising Nintendo Direct just might be gearing up for a major announcement. Revelations about not just a new Switch 2 but also Silksong could make this one for the history books. Fingers crossed that it doesn’t end up a wild goose chase after all!
Do you think Silksong will finally make its appearance in April? Or are the dedicated Silksong followers destined to remain in anticipation? Let’s hear your thoughts!
