Hollow Knight: Silksong absent from Nintendo Direct, fans voice frustration ahead of Gamescom demo

Hollow Knight: Silksong was missing from the July Nintendo Direct, prompting renewed fan frustration online.

Fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong expressed frustration after the game failed to appear during Nintendo’s latest Partner Showcase, despite recent signs suggesting a reveal could be imminent.

The long-awaited sequel from developer Team Cherry had previously been confirmed for a 2025 release during an earlier Nintendo Direct, with expectations heightened by Microsoft’s recent announcement that a Silksong demo will be available at Gamescom later this month.

Given this context, many fans had anticipated an update during the July Nintendo Direct. When the showcase concluded without mention of Silksong, reactions quickly surfaced across online forums.

On the Silksong subreddit, users shared memes and vented disappointment, with posts reflecting a mix of humour and frustration.

Comments included “It’s never been so over” and “The cycle of pain”, while others questioned the lack of direct communication from Team Cherry. One user wrote that they had “lost so much hype for this game”, suggesting prolonged silence had diminished their excitement.

Some commenters called for more regular updates from the developers, stating that fans were left waiting for announcements from platform holders rather than Team Cherry itself.

The latest Nintendo Direct instead highlighted titles such as Monster Hunter Stories 3, a Plants vs Zombies remake, and new Square Enix RPGs. Attention now turns to Gamescom, where Silksong is expected to appear in playable form for the first time.

Despite the backlash, Silksong remains scheduled for release before the end of 2025. As of now, no specific launch date has been confirmed.