"Hornet's Cloak Removal in Hollow Knight: Silksong Sparks Player Curiosity"

Yesterday, IGN unveiled that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable at an Australian museum in September 2025, alongside sharing a sprite sheet from the much-anticipated game. The internet, as it tends to do, erupted in a frenzy of reactions and discussions.

A Reddit thread analyzing the exclusive sheet sparked curiosity and humor with one user questioning, "In what situation [is] making a sprite of naked Hornet necessary?" The sprite sheet features multiple images of Silksong's protagonist, Hornet, in various poses, from battle-ready to relaxed. However, one particular sprite caught everyone's attention: Hornet casually carrying her cloak under one arm.

A close-up of the notable sprite, located on the right-hand side of the original image.

Commenters were quick to react with a mix of amusement and bewilderment. One user 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." Another expressed disbelief, "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????" A third user humorously questioned, "IN WHAT KIND OF SITUATION WOULD THEY EVEN NEED THIS SPRITE?"

The discussion took a playful turn with some users making light-hearted, yet slightly risqué comments. One suggested, "So, we don't have to bother making a mod," while another speculated, "We're going straight to ESRB 18+ for this one." Others reacted with mock outrage, such as, "HORNET PUT YOUR CLOAK BACK ON THAT'S SO INDECENT WHAT THE HELL," and "This looks so wrong, this is completely unnecessary." A simple yet direct sentiment was also shared: "I do not like this."

While the internet speculated and jested, a more logical explanation could be that players might have the option to upgrade or change Hornet's cloak in the game. Until more is revealed, fans are left to let their imaginations soar.

Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025 Screenshots

View 5 ImagesHollow Knight: Silksong, developed by Team Cherry, has been one of the most eagerly awaited games globally, consistently topping Steam's wishlist charts. Following a brief appearance at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct last month, Team Cherry confirmed the game's release window for 2025, much to the delight of its patient fanbase. With the announcement that Silksong will be playable at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, starting September 18, there's speculation that a launch might occur around August, though no official confirmation has been made yet.

Silksong will be featured at the Melbourne museum as part of the Game Worlds exhibition, which will also showcase the game's design and artistic direction.