Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been given a glimmer of hope with recent minor updates to the game's Steam metadata. These changes have sparked renewed anticipation among fans eagerly awaiting the release of this highly anticipated sequel. Let's delve into the details of these updates and other recent mentions of Silksong that have kept the community buzzing.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update
On March 24, the Steam page for Hollow Knight: Silksong saw a minor update, as reported by SteamDB. The update included the game being opted-in for GeForce NOW, ensuring compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, there were changes in the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, updated from its original 2019 listing. While these updates are subtle, they suggest that something related to Silksong might be on the horizon. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any news, often flooding comment sections of gaming events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, expectations are high for a Silksong announcement.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Further fueling speculation, Hollow Knight: Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards on March 18. The post highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, which has paid over $5 billion to indie developers. Richards discussed successful launches like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and then 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, suggesting that Silksong might also be slated for a near-future release, though no specific date has been confirmed.
First Revealed in February 2019
Hollow Knight: Silksong was first unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019 as a full-scale sequel to the original Hollow Knight. Initially planned as a DLC, it evolved into a standalone game due to its expansive scope and unique features. A gameplay trailer was showcased during the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft promising that all featured games would be available within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, committing to ongoing development and future updates as the release approached.
Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (X) on January 18 that Silksong is indeed real, in development, and will be released. While this statement offers little in terms of specifics, it has been enough to keep fans hopeful.
With these recent developments, the anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to build. The game 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 announced by Team Cherry, the community remains vigilant, eagerly awaiting further news. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest on Hollow Knight: Silksong!
