Silksong Steam Update Fuels Fan Speculation

Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been given a glimmer of hope with recent updates to the game's Steam metadata, sparking speculation about its long-awaited release. Dive into the details of these changes and an intriguing mention in an Xbox Wire post that has fans buzzing with anticipation.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

A ray of hope has shone on Hollow Knight: Silksong fans as the game's Steam metadata recently underwent a minor update. According to SteamDB, the update on March 24 included opting-in for GeForce NOW, indicating that the game will be compatible with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, there have been changes to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, a shift from the original 2019 listing. While nothing has been officially confirmed, these updates suggest that a Silksong-related announcement or event might be on the horizon. The gaming community has been eagerly awaiting news about Silksong, frequently flooding comment sections of major gaming events like PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct with questions and hopes. With this minor Steam update and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, anticipation for Silksong news continues to build.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further fueling the excitement, Hollow Knight: Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Indies post on Xbox Wire. On March 18, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of indie developers on Xbox, mentioning that over $5 billion have been paid out to developers in the program. Richards discussed successful ID@Xbox launches such as Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and teased the upcoming lineup which included Silksong. He stated, "Looking ahead, our lineup is incredible with upcoming games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak to play across the whole Xbox universe… and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!" Notably, the other games mentioned have release dates within this year, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set for April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025. This could imply that Silksong might follow a similar timeline, though no official confirmation has been provided yet.

First Revealed in February 2019

Hollow Knight: Silksong was first unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019 as a full-scale sequel to Hollow Knight. Initially planned as a DLC, it evolved into a standalone game due to its expansive scope and unique elements. A gameplay trailer was showcased during the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft promising that everything shown would be available within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, assuring continued development and future updates as the release approached.

Early this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler Matthew Griffin confirmed the game's ongoing development and future release via a Twitter (X) post on January 18, stating, "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release." While this doesn't provide much detail, it offers a crumb of hope for fans eager for any sign of progress.

With recent updates and mentions, the anticipation for a Silksong announcement is palpable. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. However, Team Cherry has yet to provide an official release date. Stay tuned for more updates on Hollow Knight: Silksong by following our coverage!