Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been given a glimmer of hope with recent updates to the game's Steam metadata. These changes have sparked renewed interest and speculation about the much-anticipated sequel to the beloved indie hit, Hollow Knight. Let's delve into the details of these updates and other recent mentions of Silksong that have fans buzzing with excitement.
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, a shift from the original 2019 listing. While these updates are subtle, they suggest that something related to Silksong might be on the horizon. The gaming community has been eagerly awaiting news, often flooding comment sections of major gaming events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct in hopes of catching a glimpse of Silksong. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, fans are once again holding their breath for any Silksong-related announcements.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Adding to the excitement, Hollow Knight: Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post on March 18. ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, which has paid over $5 billion to indie developers. In his article, 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, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025. This has led fans to speculate that Silksong might also be released soon, though no official confirmation has been provided.
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 features. In 2022, a gameplay trailer was showcased during the Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising that all featured games would be released 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, reassured fans via a Twitter (X) post on January 18, stating, "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release." While this statement offers little in terms of specifics, it has been enough to keep the flame of hope alive among fans.
With these recent developments, the anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to build. The game is expected 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 any news. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest information on Hollow Knight: Silksong.
