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

Fortunately, another opportunity awaits next week.

Of course, now we wait for April 2nd
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The Silksong community has been a whirlwind of anticipation and disappointment for quite some time. A visit to their subreddit or community Discord on any given day reveals a flood of memes and "silkposts" filled with fantasies, predictions, and humor about a game that seems perpetually out of reach. We've previously covered their reactions to back-to-back Directs last year and the frenzy caused by a photo of chocolate cake in January, which sparked a wild search for an ARG that never materialized. From an outsider's perspective, it's challenging to discern the level of genuine disappointment versus the community's enjoyment in the shared jest every time a new showcase is announced.

Nintendo Direct? That’s not until April 2nd
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However, the upcoming showcase carries a heightened sense of urgency. Hollow Knight initially launched on PC, but its fame surged with its release on the Nintendo Switch the following year, leading many to closely associate the game with Nintendo's platform. The significance of the next showcase is amplified by its focus on the Nintendo Switch 2, likely showcasing both the new hardware and potential launch titles. This setting could be the perfect stage for Silksong's reintroduction. While the event will feature numerous first-party titles, Hollow Knight enthusiasts are fervently hoping that Silksong's popularity and anticipation will earn it a coveted spot, signaling that the game is finally ready for a grand unveiling.

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Will Silksong fans face yet another letdown, possibly for the 50th time since the game's announcement? It's a possibility. Yet, there are some signs that a release date announcement might be on the horizon. A recent Xbox Wire post on indies casually mentioned Silksong, though it could have been a playful tease. More intriguingly, recent backend updates to the game's Steam listing, including a copyright year change, have been noted. However, the community has been through numerous cycles of excitement and disappointment over Silksong's listings and delistings on various console storefronts, leaving the situation ambiguous.

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The only definitive statement we have comes from Team Cherry's marketing and publishing chief, Matthew 'Leth' Griffin, who, after the cake incident in January, reassured fans: "Yes the game is real, progressing, and will release." Now, all that remains is to wait and dream of a future where Silksong is finally a reality.

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