Team Cherry Drops a Bombshell

In a stunning turn of events, Team Cherry, the beloved indie game studio behind Hollow Knight, held a press conference yesterday to address the ongoing mystery surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong. Their shocking announcement?

“We never announced Silksong. You all made it up.”

The revelation sent shockwaves through the gaming community, many of whom have been eagerly awaiting the sequel for years. Team Cherry’s lead developer, Ari Gibson, appeared bewildered by the collective hysteria.

“We have no idea where this ‘Silksong’ thing came from,” Gibson said, nervously flipping through what appeared to be a blank notebook. “We’ve been working on a Hollow Knight DLC about… I don’t know, making bugs dance or something? But this Silksong thing? Never heard of it.”

A Long-Running Hoax?

William Pellen, the studio’s co-director, chimed in.

“At first, we thought it was a prank. Then we saw the fan art, the subreddit, the YouTube theory videos. At some point, we just started nodding along because it seemed easier than correcting everyone. But guys—there is no Silksong.”

Fans Refuse to Accept the Truth

Gamers across the globe were quick to push back.

“This is outrageous,” tweeted @BugKnight420. “I’ve been watching the same 15-second gameplay trailer on loop since 2019. Are you telling me that was a hallucination?”

Adding fuel to the fire, a Reddit user unearthed screenshots of Team Cherry’s supposed “Silksong announcement” post from February 2019. When presented with the evidence, Gibson squinted at the image and muttered, “Photoshop is getting really convincing these days.”

Even Geoff Keighley is Confused

Even Geoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards, weighed in.

“I’ve introduced Silksong trailers at three separate events. Are you saying I’ve been duped?”

Team Cherry’s response: “Honestly, Geoff, we’re just as confused as you are.”

Conspiracy Theories Run Wild

Meanwhile, conspiracy theories are spreading faster than a speedrunning Zote. Some fans claim Team Cherry is trying to erase Silksong to “hide the truth” about the game’s plot. Others believe the entire ordeal is an elaborate marketing campaign for Hollow Knight Kart, an unconfirmed spin-off where players race as their favorite bugs.

(Gibson responded to this theory with a cryptic, “No comment.”)

Scientists Weigh In on ‘Mass Gamer Delusion’

Still, not everyone is convinced this is a cover-up. Behavioral scientists are now studying what they’re calling “mass gamer delusion,” hypothesizing that the intense yearning for a Hollow Knight sequel manifested the concept of Silksong into the collective consciousness.

“Honestly, this isn’t the weirdest thing we’ve seen from gamers,” said Dr. Elaine Buggins, a leading researcher in the field of parasocial delusions. “Remember the guy who said he unlocked Luigi in Super Mario 64 by whispering to his console? Same vibe.”

What’s Next for Team Cherry?

Despite the uproar, Team Cherry seemed hopeful about the future.

“Look, we’re flattered you all think we’re capable of making another game,” said Pellen. “But for now, we’re just focused on perfecting bug choreography. And maybe a Hollow Knight gardening sim. We’ll see.”

The Legend of Silksong Lives On

The gaming community, however, remains divided. As the debate rages on, fans have declared February 1st as “Silksong Remembrance Day,” a time to honor the sequel that never was (or maybe was, depending on who you ask).

Until then, one thing is certain: Team Cherry’s next move will be scrutinized more closely than a Mimic.

Stay tuned for updates—if they’re even real.