"Silksong Team's VR Callout to Deadpool Stuns Fans"

During the Summer Game Fest 2025 (SGF 2025), Hollow Knight: Silksong made an unexpected appearance—not with a trailer or gameplay reveal, but through a surprising mention in Marvel’s Deadpool VR world premiere. Read on to discover how Team Cherry responded and what this means for fans of the highly anticipated sequel.

No Silksong Trailer at Summer Game Fest 2025

As one of the most eagerly awaited indie titles, Hollow Knight: Silksong was expected to make a splash at SGF 2025. With recent rumors of a shadow drop and a notable Steam package update earlier in June, excitement was at an all-time high. However, instead of a long-awaited trailer or release date announcement, the game was only referenced during the debut of Marvel’s Deadpool VR.

Geoff Keighley, host of the event, shared a humorous message from none other than Deadpool himself. In true fourth-wall-breaking fashion, the note ended with: "You’re going to do me a solid and skip that Silksong trailer, so you can pimp my revolutionary VR game adventure that will shock the industry, probably."

The Silksong fanbase reacted swiftly—mixing both amusement and disappointment in equal measure. Social media was flooded with memes and commentary playfully dubbing the moment “The Dead Pool Incident.” While some fans appreciated the lighthearted crossover, others expressed frustration over the missed opportunity for real news about the sequel.

For now, Deadpool VR is confirmed to launch exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S in late 2025. If you'd like to explore more announcements from Summer Game Fest 2025, [ttpp] check out our full coverage here.