Yesterday, IGN unveiled an exciting development for fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong: the game will be playable at an Australian museum in September 2025. Alongside this announcement, IGN shared a sprite sheet from the eagerly awaited sequel, sparking a flurry of reactions across the internet.
The sprite sheet, featuring numerous images of the game's protagonist, Hornet, in various poses, included one particularly notable sprite. This image depicted Hornet casually holding her cloak under one arm, prompting a Reddit thread to question its necessity. "In what situation [is] making a sprite of naked Hornet necessary?" asked one user, reflecting the community's curiosity and humor.
The sprite in question, visible on the right-hand side of the original sheet, led to a range of humorous and speculative comments. One redditor likened Hornet's pose to that of an "exhausted dad returning from work," calling it "cursed." Others expressed disbelief and amusement, with comments such as "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 "IN WHAT KIND OF SITUATION WOULD THEY EVEN NEED THIS SPRITE?"
The conversation took a playful turn, with some users suggesting the sprite's implications for the game's rating. "So, we don't have to bother making a mod," asserted one, while another said, "We're going straight to ESRB 18+ for this one." Reactions ranged from humorous chastisement to outright confusion, with comments like "HORNET PUT YOUR CLOAK BACK ON THAT'S SO INDECENT WHAT THE HELL" and "This looks so wrong," and "this is completely unnecessary." One user simply announced, "I do not like this."
Amidst the playful speculation, a more practical theory emerged: that the sprite might relate to potential upgrades or changes to Hornet's cloak within the game. Until further details are revealed, fans are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild.
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Team Cherry's Silksong remains one of the most anticipated games globally, consistently topping Steam's wishlist charts. The game briefly appeared at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct last month, and Team Cherry subsequently confirmed a 2025 release window, easing the anticipation of its dedicated fanbase. With the game set to be playable at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, starting September 18, speculation abounds about a possible launch in August, though no official date has been set.
Silksong's inclusion in the Melbourne museum's Game Worlds exhibition will also showcase the game’s design and artistic direction, offering fans a deeper look into the creative process behind this highly anticipated sequel.
