While some gaming communities, such as the fans of Tomodachi Life, are reveling in the excitement following today's Nintendo Direct, others are feeling the sting of disappointment. Specifically, the Hollow Knight: Silksong community is once again donning their metaphorical clown makeup after the long-awaited sequel failed to make an appearance at the showcase.

Fans are now setting their sights on the next event.

Of course, now we wait for April 2nd

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The Silksong community has been a whirlwind of anticipation and letdowns for quite some time. A visit to their subreddit or Discord server on any given day reveals a flood of memes and "silkposts" filled with fantasies, predictions, and humor about a game that seems perpetually on the horizon. We've previously reported on their reactions to back-to-back Directs last year and the frenzy over a chocolate cake photo in January, which sparked an ARG hunt that led nowhere. From an outsider's perspective, it's challenging to gauge the balance between genuine disappointment and the community's playful camaraderie as they react to each new showcase announcement.

Nintendo Direct? That’s not until April 2nd

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However, the upcoming showcase carries a bit more weight. Hollow Knight initially launched on PC but truly soared in popularity with its release on the Nintendo Switch the following year, forging a strong association with Nintendo's platform. The next showcase is particularly significant as it's a Nintendo Direct focused on unveiling the Nintendo Switch 2, likely showcasing both the hardware and potential launch titles. This setting seems like the perfect stage for Silksong to make a grand reappearance. While the event will undoubtedly feature numerous first-party titles, Hollow Knight fans are clinging to the hope that Silksong's popularity and anticipation will secure it a spot at this major showcase—and that the game is finally ready for its big moment.

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Will Silksong fans face yet another disappointment, perhaps the 50th since the game's announcement? It's hard to say, but there are some signs that a release date announcement might be on the horizon. A recent Xbox Wire post on indies made a fleeting mention of Silksong, though it could have been a playful tease. More notably, there have been recent backend updates to the game's Steam listing, including a copyright year change. However, the community has been through numerous cycles of overhyped expectations due to random listings and delistings on various console storefronts. So, the outcome remains uncertain.

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The only concrete assurance we have comes from Team Cherry's marketing and publishing chief, Matthew 'Leth' Griffin, who stated in January after the cake incident, "Yes the game is real, progressing, and will release." All we can do now is wait and dream of the day we finally enter a post-Silksong world.

So, get your clown makeup ready for next week, folks!