Yesterday, IGN unveiled that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable at an Australian museum in September 2025, and shared a sprite sheet from the much-anticipated game. The internet, as expected, had a field day with the reveal.
A Reddit thread dissecting the exclusive sheet sparked intense discussions, particularly around one sprite that depicted Hornet, the star of Silksong, casually carrying her cloak under one arm. This particular image, showcased on the right-hand side of the original sheet, led to a flurry of reactions. One commenter questioned, "In what situation [is] making a sprite of naked Hornet necessary?" Another redditor humorously compared her to "an exhausted dad returning from work," dubbing the image "cursed." The confusion and curiosity were palpable, with users asking, "Is this real???? There’s no way this is a sprite that is going to be in Silksong. Is that just what she looks like????" and others exclaiming, "IN WHAT KIND OF SITUATION WOULD THEY EVEN NEED THIS SPRITE?"
The conversation took a playful turn as some fans expressed their surprise and amusement. One respondent quipped, "So, we don't have to bother making a mod," while another suggested, "We're going straight to ESRB 18+ for this one." The reactions ranged from shock to humor, with comments like "HORNET PUT YOUR CLOAK BACK ON THAT'S SO INDECENT WHAT THE HELL" and "this looks so wrong," alongside sentiments such as "this is completely unnecessary" and "I do not like this."
Amidst the chaos, a plausible theory emerged: the sprite might be related to upgrading or changing Hornet's cloak. However, this hasn't stopped fans from letting their imaginations run wild.
Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025 Screenshots
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Team Cherry’s sequel remains one of the most eagerly awaited games globally, consistently topping the Steam wishlist charts. Silksong made a brief appearance at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct last month, and soon after, Team Cherry confirmed a 2025 release window, bringing much-needed relief to its patient fanbase. With the game set to be playable at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, starting September 18, speculation about a potential August launch has begun, though nothing is confirmed yet.
Silksong will be a highlight at the Melbourne museum's Game Worlds exhibition, which will also feature displays exploring the game’s design and artistic direction. This event promises to give fans a deeper look into the world of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
