Hornet's Cloak Removal in Silksong Sparks Player Curiosity

Yesterday, IGN announced that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available for play at an Australian museum starting in September 2025, sparking widespread discussion online after sharing a sprite sheet from the eagerly awaited game. The internet buzzed with reactions, particularly over a sprite of the game's protagonist, Hornet, depicted without her cloak.

In a Reddit thread analyzing the sprite sheet, one user humorously questioned the necessity of a sprite showing Hornet carrying her cloak like an "exhausted dad returning from work." The image, which you can see in detail below or on the right-hand side of the original sheet, immediately under the topmost ring, drew varied responses:

A close-up of the sprite in question, found on the right-hand side of the original image.

Some users expressed disbelief and humor, questioning the context in which such a sprite would be used in-game. Others took a more playful tone, suggesting the game might need an ESRB 18+ rating due to the "indecent" portrayal of Hornet. Comments ranged from shock and disapproval to humorous assertions that mods might no longer be necessary.

While some fans speculated wildly, others suggested a more practical reason for the sprite: the possibility of upgrading or changing Hornet's cloak in the game. Until more is revealed, fans are left to their imaginations.

Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025 Screenshots

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Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to be one of the most anticipated games globally, consistently topping Steam's wishlist charts. The game made a brief appearance at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct last month, and Team Cherry confirmed a 2025 release window, much to the delight of its patient fanbase. With the game set to be playable at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, starting September 18, speculation about a potential August launch has begun, though no official confirmation has been made.

Silksong will be part of the Game Worlds exhibition at the Melbourne museum, which will also feature displays exploring the game's design and artistic direction.