"Silksong Fans Hopeful for Nintendo Direct Reveal"

The anticipation surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to rollercoaster for fans, especially after today's Nintendo Direct left them without the long-awaited trailer they hoped for. The community's reaction was swift, with many donning their "clown makeup" once again, a symbol of their repeated disappointments and the ongoing cycle of hope and despair.

Fortunately, there's another showcase on the horizon. The next Nintendo Direct, scheduled for April 2nd, has the Silksong community buzzing with a mix of excitement and cautious optimism.

Of course, now we wait for April 2nd
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The Silksong community has become notorious for its blend of anticipation and humor. Regular visits to their subreddit or Discord reveal a sea of memes and "silkposts" that range from hopeful predictions to humorous coping mechanisms. This pattern of high hopes followed by disappointment isn't new; last year's back-to-back Directs and the infamous "chocolate cake" ARG from January are testament to their enduring resilience and spirit.

Nintendo Direct? That’s not until April 2nd
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The upcoming Nintendo Direct carries added weight, given Hollow Knight's significant success on the Nintendo Switch. With the showcase set to unveil details about the Nintendo Switch 2, including hardware and potential launch titles, many fans believe Silksong could be a perfect fit for such a grand reveal. The hope is that the game's popularity and anticipation might finally earn it a spotlight at this major event.

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While the likelihood of yet another letdown looms large, there are glimmers of hope. A recent Xbox Wire post mentioned Silksong, and backend changes to its Steam listing suggest possible progress. However, these signs have often led to false starts in the past, leaving fans wary yet hopeful.

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Despite the rollercoaster of emotions, Team Cherry's marketing and publishing chief, Matthew 'Leth' Griffin, reassured fans in January that Silksong is indeed real, progressing, and will eventually be released. Until then, the community can only wait and dream of the day they finally get to experience the sequel.

So, get that clown makeup ready for next week's Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, and let's see if Hollow Knight: Silksong will finally make its much-anticipated appearance.