Hollow Knight: Silksong Reddit Is Resorting to Ritual Sacrifices

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Participants in the Reddit group dedicated to “Hollow Knight: Silksong” have carried out a humorous, symbolic ban ritual as a coping mechanism for the game’s infrequent update activity over the past few years. This action represents yet another creative effort by the community to deal with this situation.

Initially planned as an expansion for “Hollow Knight,” the game “Silksong” expanded in scope and was eventually reimagined as a standalone sequel by Team Cherry, which they announced in February 2019. Since then, the Australian studio has been tight-lipped about the game. The r/Silksong subreddit has either struggled with this prolonged silence or coped exceptionally well, depending on one’s viewpoint. However, it is evident that the community of over 160,000 people has become increasingly antsy as time passes.

Moving forward, the subreddit has recently performed a humorous ritual known as a “sacrifice,” aimed at preventing a playful term called “silksanity” – the stress caused by waiting for the release of Silksong. In this ceremony, four members were chosen to be temporarily banned from the community until the game is launched, according to Screen Rant.

For a ‘Silksanity’ Stunt, r/Silksong’s Ritual Sacrifice Was an Incredibly High-Effort Event

In essence, this situation boils down to a dedicated group indulging in creative pursuits as they eagerly anticipate some favorable outcome. However, the dedication and effort poured into this project should not be underestimated. One participant showcased genuine artwork from the game ‘Hollow Knight’, while another composed an elegiac tribute to honor the endeavor. The poem, spanning a single verse, reads: “Under watchful gaze, you doubted, we accepted, deniers were redeemed.” This subreddit was given by you, believer and doubter, as they had never dared to dream.” Following the subreddit’s unique culture, the elegiac verse intentionally misspells ‘believer’, with its correct spelling being avoided among true believers of ‘Silksong’ due to its incorporation of “lie”.

As a passionate member of our vibrant community, we collectively chose to bid farewell to four esteemed individuals, thereby democratically determining our “Dreamers.” Following the procedure, these chosen fans were granted 24 hours to express their heartfelt goodbyes, albeit temporarily. The group being relieved from duty includes HopOffRedditRn, who initially proposed the unique Silksong event, along with Present-Drink-9301, FoxyCantPost, and TomNook5085. HopOffRedditRn eloquently explained their departure in a widely shared post, stating, “We are being sacrificed to ensure that the hope continues shining brightly within this sub, no matter what unfolds.

In simpler terms, we’re making sacrifices to keep this community’s optimism vibrant, regardless of future events.

Based on the current situation, it seems that Dreamers might not have to wait much longer before they can play Silksong. Team Cherry has hinted towards a 2026 release for this anticipated sequel. In addition to PC and the latest two generations of Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, Silksong is also expected to be available on day one through Xbox Game Pass at launch.

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2025-07-05 19:53