On the day before Gamescom Opening Night Live, show host Geoff Keighley posted a selfie of himself wearing a clown nose, which could signify that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be part of the broadcast. Keighley's selfie is an acknowledgment of a popular meme surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong and the lack of updates that fans have endured for years.
Hollow Knight: Silksong was revealed in February 2019 as a standalone sequel rather than an expansion to the first Hollow Knight title. Though some details about Hollow Knight: Silksong remain a mystery, the game will focus on Hornet as the main protagonist, who takes over for The Knight as the character that Silksong players will control. Although news about Hollow Knight: Silksong has been scant at best since its initial 2019 announcement, which has subsequently resulted in memes and disappointment from fans, momentum surrounding Team Cherry's latest project has been rekindled throughout 2025.
In the hours leading up to Gamescom Opening Night Live in Cologne, Germany, the show's host offered Hollow Knight: Silksong fans a glimmer of hope and a dash of humor. On Twitter, Geoff Keighley posted a selfie from his hotel room, as he donned a red clown nose and...
