Silksong Steam Update Sparks Fan Speculation

Hollow Knight: Silksong has stirred excitement among its fanbase with recent updates to its Steam metadata, sparking renewed hope for its much-anticipated release. Dive into the details of these changes and the game's mention in an Xbox Wire post to see what could be on the horizon.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

The Steam page for Hollow Knight: Silksong has seen a minor update, igniting fresh hope among fans. On March 24, SteamDB reported that Silksong's page was updated to include compatibility with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, signaling its readiness for the cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, the game's hidden assets and legal information have been updated, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, shifting from its previous 2019 marking. While no official announcements have been made, these changes suggest that news or an event related to Silksong might be imminent. The gaming community, eager for updates, has been closely watching events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct, hoping for Silksong-related announcements. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, anticipation is once again building among fans.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

The mention of Hollow Knight: Silksong in an Xbox Wire post has further fueled speculation about its release. In an article dated March 18, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, noting over $5 billion paid to indie developers. The post celebrated past successes like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and teased upcoming titles including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak, all slated for release within the year. Richards also included Silksong in this exciting lineup, stating, "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!" Although no specific release date was provided for Silksong, the context suggests that it might follow the pattern of the other games mentioned, all of which are expected within 2025.

First Revealed in February 2019

Originally unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially planned as a DLC but evolved into a full-scale sequel due to its expansive scope and unique elements. A gameplay trailer showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022 promised a release within the following 12 months, a timeline that was later pushed back. In 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, committing to ongoing development and future updates. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, reassured fans on Twitter (X) that the game is "real, progressing, and will release." With these recent developments and updates, the gaming community is eagerly awaiting further news on Silksong.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Although no official release date has been confirmed by Team Cherry, stay tuned to our updates for the latest information on this eagerly awaited title!