Hollow Knight: Silksong received a surprising mention during the world premiere of Marvel's Deadpool VR at Summer Game Fest 2025. This article covers Team Cherry's involvement and their reaction to the unexpected shoutout.
Silksong Mentioned at Deadpool VR Premiere
Silksong Trailer Absent from Summer Game Fest 2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the much-awaited sequel to Team Cherry's popular indie platformer, was a hot topic at Summer Game Fest 2025. Fans were eager for news, especially after recent shadow drop rumors and a Steam package update earlier in the month. Instead of a new announcement, the game was only referenced in a surprising cameo during the debut of Marvel's Deadpool VR.
During the event, host Geoff Keighley read a message from the Marvel superhero Deadpool, which concluded with a cheeky request: "You're going to do me a solid and skip that Silksong trailer so you can check out my revolutionary VR game that's about to shake up the industry, probably."
The Silksong fanbase responded to the Merc with a Mouth with a mix of amusement and disappointment in the following days. Some fans shared lighthearted memes about the incident, while others expressed genuine frustration, dubbing it "The Deadpool Incident" and blaming it for the lack of a Silksong trailer.
Meanwhile, Marvel's Deadpool VR has been officially announced for an exclusive release on Meta Quest 3/3S in late 2025. For a full rundown of all the announcements and games featured at Summer Game Fest 2025, check out our detailed article linked below.
