Yesterday, IGN unveiled that the much-anticipated game, Hollow Knight: Silksong, will be playable at an Australian museum in September 2025. Along with this news, IGN also shared a sprite sheet from the game, sparking a flurry of reactions across the internet.
A particular sprite on the sheet caught the attention of many. It depicted the game's protagonist, Hornet, holding her cloak under one arm in a casual manner. This image, found on the right-hand side of the original sheet, immediately below the topmost ring, led to a mix of confusion and humor on Reddit.
One user humorously questioned the necessity of such a sprite, asking, "In what situation [is] making a sprite of naked Hornet necessary?" Another compared Hornet to "an exhausted dad returning from work," dubbing the sprite as "cursed." The unexpected nature of the sprite led to disbelief and speculation among fans, with comments ranging from questioning its authenticity to humorous concerns about the game's ESRB rating.
The conversation took a playful turn as some users suggested that this sprite might eliminate the need for certain mods, while others jokingly criticized the sprite's indecency. Amidst the jest, some expressed genuine discomfort, with one user simply stating, "I do not like this."
A more practical theory emerged suggesting that this sprite could be related to an in-game feature allowing players to upgrade or change Hornet's cloak. Until more details are revealed, fans are left to speculate and enjoy the humorous side of this unexpected reveal.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong has been topping Steam's wishlist charts for years, making it one of the most eagerly awaited games globally. The game briefly appeared at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct last month, and soon after, Team Cherry confirmed a 2025 release window, much to the relief 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 about a potential August launch has begun, though nothing is confirmed yet.
The game will be part of the Game Worlds exhibition at the Melbourne museum, which will also feature displays exploring Silksong's design and artistic direction.
