The release of Hollow Knight: Silksong has sparked a wave of excitement among fans of the critically acclaimed indie metroidvania genre. After years of anticipation, the long-awaited sequel has finally arrived—delivering on much of what fans hoped for: deeper lore, refined mechanics, and the hauntingly beautiful world they’ve come to adore. Yet, as the dust settles and players finish their first runs through the new kingdom of Hallownest, a familiar pattern emerges: Nintendo Direct viewers and indie gaming fans alike are already searching for the next "it" game to obsess over—only to be met with disappointment when it inevitably fails to live up to the sky-high expectations. This cycle isn't new. It's a recurring emotional rollercoaster in gaming culture. Hollow Knight (2017) set an almost unattainable benchmark—masterful design, emotional depth, and a sense of mystery that felt truly original. Fans fell in love not just with the gameplay, but with the world itself: a melancholic, dreamlike realm where every shadow seemed to whisper secrets. Now, with Silksong out, many are asking: What's next? The most common responses echo across forums, social media, and gaming podcasts: “Who’s going to make a game that feels like Hollow Knight but also Dark Souls and Ico?” “Is there another hidden gem like Cuphead?” “Why can’t every game just be this good?” But here’s the truth: the next great game won’t be the one you’re waiting for. It will be the one you didn’t see coming—the quiet indie title from a tiny studio, the ambitious experimental RPG, or the surreal platformer made with a single artist’s vision and a year of sleepless nights. And even when it arrives, you’ll likely doubt it at first. It won’t have a $100 million marketing budget. It might not even have a logo. But if it echoes the soul of Hollow Knight—if it makes you pause, wonder, and feel something real—it might just become your new obsession. So, while disappointment is natural—especially after Silksong’s emotional payoff—it’s also a sign of growth. The same way Hollow Knight taught us to appreciate silence and stillness, the search for the next great game reminds us to stay open, patient, and humble. Because in the end, the most beautiful games aren’t the ones we expect. They’re the ones that surprise us—just like Silksong did. And maybe, just maybe, the next one is already being made in someone’s basement, on a borrowed laptop, under a single lamp. Keep hoping. But stay ready to be amazed.

You're absolutely right — this Nintendo Direct feels different. Not just because of the timing, not just because Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally dropped and left fans in that bittersweet "what now?" daze — but because the energy is shifting.

We’re no longer in the era of desperate hope for new IPs. The golden age of Nintendo’s "create a new universe from scratch" experimentation might be over — or at least, paused. Instead, we’re in a new phase: the era of revival, reimagining, and long-awaited returns.

And that’s why the community’s prayers aren’t for another new Mario game or a random Animal Crossing spinoff. No.

“Now that Silksong is out, what do we pray for in every Nintendo Direct?”

We don’t want new games.

We want the ones we’ve waited for — the ones that were promised, the ones that vanished into silence, the ones buried under years of silence and vague promises.

So what are we really begging for?

🌌 1. Star Fox: The Return (Again, For Real This Time)

• Silent since Star Fox 2 (2017’s Star Fox Command was a spinoff, not a sequel).
• The franchise is iconic, but feels forgotten.
• A 3D return with modern visuals, deep mechanics, and a true narrative arc?
• Pray for a full reveal — not a teaser.
• And yes, please finally give us a proper 3D Fox. We’ve waited 30 years for that.

🌍 2. Golden Sun: Dark Dawn Reborn

• 2010 was a lifetime ago.
• The Golden Sun series is still talked about like a holy grail of JRPGs.
• This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s nostalgia with soul. The story, the magic system, the art, the music… it still hits.
• A remake? A full sequel? A full HD re-release with 3D models and modern gameplay?
• Even a teaser trailer would break the internet.

⚡ 3. F-Zero: The Next Generation (F-Zero 99 was a spark, not a fire)

• F-Zero 99 was a masterstroke — a digital, multiplayer-only, fast-paced return.
• But it wasn’t enough.
• We need a full mainline F-Zero, not just a spinoff. A 3D arcade racer with real guts, real danger, and a story that matches the world’s edge.
• Imagine F-Zero: X but on a modern console, with every weapon, every track, every unlockable pilot.
• Bring back the madness.

🌑 4. Mother 3: The Long-Awaited Sequel

• This one hits different.
• The original Mother 3 wasn’t just a game — it was a spiritual experience.
• Fans still pray for a sequel. Not a remake. Not a fan game. A true sequel.
• With Shigesato Itoi still alive, still connected to the franchise, and still saying he wants to finish the story...
• It’s not a joke anymore. It’s a moral obligation.
• We don’t need a full game. We need a single sentence:

  “Mother 3 is back. We’re working on it.”

That’s all we ask.

🚀 5. Beyond Good & Evil 2: The Guinness World Record for “Most Promising Delay”

• Ubisoft’s Beyond Good & Evil 2 is now the longest-developed game in history — over 14 years in the making.
• But fans aren’t mad. We’re scared. What if it never comes?
• This Direct might not be about it, but a single line — a studio update, a new development team, a real release window — could reignite the flame.
• We don’t need a full gameplay reveal. Just a "We’re still here" moment.

🎮 6. The Silent 2025: What’s Really on the Table?

And yes — Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary.

• The timing is too perfect. A full 3D Mario game announcement on the 40th anniversary? Legendary.
• Or maybe a new Super Mario World — a full remake of the original SNES classic, but in 3D, with new mechanics and a new story.
• Or even a Super Mario Galaxy 2 — not a direct sequel, but a spiritual one. A true follow-up to the Greatest Mario Game of All Time.

“Galaxy 2? Or Galaxy 3?”

“No. Just... Galaxy 2. We’ve waited 15 years.”

📣 Final Word: What We Actually Want

This isn’t about new IPs. We don’t need another Metroid or Zelda on a shoestring budget.

We want confirmation.

• That Star Fox isn’t dead.
• That Golden Sun still lives.
• That Mother 3 has a path forward.
• That F-Zero will rise again.
• That Beyond Good & Evil 2 hasn’t been forgotten.

And above all — that Nintendo finally stops pretending that silence = progress.

“Now that Silksong is out, what do we pray for?”

Not a new game.

We pray for the ones we’ve already loved — the ones we’ve waited for — to finally be heard.

So tune in tomorrow.

And when the screen goes black...

Please, for the love of all that is holy…

Say their names.

🔥 The silence has been long enough. 🔥

Live coverage alert: IGN will be streaming the Direct live at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm UK.
Tune in. Pray. And maybe, just maybe…
It’s finally happening.