Hollow Knight fans are buzzing with speculation that the Sea of Sorrow DLC is launching this month after a cryptic social media interaction from Team Cherry’s marketing lead, Matthew Griffin.
A Single Emoji Ignites Speculation
The latest wave of excitement began on May 2, when the Twitter account Hollow Shads jokingly claimed that “reliable sources” pointed to a Sea of Sorrow release this month. Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry’s marketing and publishing director, fueled the fire the following day by replying with nothing more than a “face with a monocle” emoji. For a community starved for updates on the long-awaited Metroidvania sequel, this brief acknowledgement has been interpreted as a significant, albeit vague, tease.
The Community Divided
The reaction within the fandom reflects the exhaustion and hope built up over six years of waiting. On the game’s subreddit, the community is split between those bracing for disappointment and those fully embracing the hype. While some users remain skeptical—one even jokingly calling for a petition to delay the release until 2028—others are leaning into the chaos, with proclamations of an imminent launch flooding social media channels.
Is a May Release Plausible?
While definitive information remains scarce, the only confirmed detail is that no further updates will be provided until Sea of Sorrow is ready. Speculation regarding a May 2026 release window draws parallels to the original Hollow Knight’s DLC timeline. The first expansion, Hidden Dreams, launched five months after the base game, followed by The Grimm Troupe three months later. If Sea of Sorrow follows a similar development scale, a release could theoretically occur in the near future.
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Despite the historical patterns, relying on rampant speculation remains a risky endeavor for fans. Until Team Cherry provides an official announcement, the status of the expansion remains uncertain, and tempered expectations are advised to avoid the cycle of false hope that has defined the Silksong wait.
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