After Nintendo Direct no-show, Hollow Knight Silksong playtester throws fans a lifeline

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Keep up the good fight, Silksong fans

Hollow Knight: Silksong
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To the surprise of no one and to the dismay of many, Hollow Knight: Silksong did not make an appearance at the Nintendo Direct February 2023 showcase. Seeing hungry Hollow Knight fans put on their clown makeup once again, a playtester for the game has spoken up to give the community some hope as they pray for a *checks notes* Silksweep this year. 

Discord user Trustworthy Graig, a verified playtester for developer Team Cherry, said in a recent message: "I feel for you all, I really want this game to release ASAP and we testers are working hard to get it out to you, as well as [Team Cherry] of course. It will come and it is a glorious game worth the wait. Love you all." 

Does this tell us anything about when Hollow Knight: Silksong will finally be released? Absolutely not. But it is yet more reasonably credible evidence that the game is coming along well and isn't a figment of our imaginations. 

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