Yesterday, IGN unveiled that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available for play at an Australian museum starting in September 2025, accompanied by the release of a sprite sheet from the eagerly awaited game. The internet's reaction was swift and varied.
One commenter on a Reddit thread analyzing the sprite sheet questioned, "In what situation is making a sprite of naked Hornet necessary?" The sheet features numerous images of Silksong's protagonist, Hornet, in various poses, including one where she is casually holding her cloak under one arm. This particular sprite sparked a range of reactions from confusion to humor.
A Redditor humorously remarked, "What kind of situation in-game calls for her to remove her cloak and hold it like she's an exhausted dad returning from work? This is cursed." Others expressed disbelief and curiosity, with one 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 another exclaiming, "IN WHAT KIND OF SITUATION WOULD THEY EVEN NEED THIS SPRITE?"
The conversation took a playful turn as some users speculated about the game's rating and potential mods, with comments like, "So, we don't have to bother making a mod," and "We're going straight to ESRB 18+ for this one." Others were more critical, with one saying, "HORNET PUT YOUR CLOAK BACK ON THAT'S SO INDECENT WHAT THE HELL," and another responding, "This looks so wrong," and "this is completely unnecessary." A simple declaration from another user summed it up: "I do not like this."
While the purpose of this particular sprite remains unclear, some speculate it could relate to upgrading or changing Hornet's cloak. For now, fans are left to let their imaginations run wild.
Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025 Screenshots
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Hollow Knight: Silksong, developed by Team Cherry, remains one of the most anticipated games globally, consistently topping Steam's wishlist charts. The game recently made a brief appearance at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct, and Team Cherry confirmed a 2025 release window, much to the delight of its patient fanbase. With the news that Silksong will be playable at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, starting September 18, speculation has arisen about a potential launch around August, although no official confirmation has been made.
The Melbourne museum's Game Worlds exhibition will feature Silksong as part of its showcase, delving into the game's design and artistic direction.
