Silksong Steam Update Sparks Fan Speculation

Excitement is brewing among fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong as the game's Steam metadata recently received a minor update. This update, noted on SteamDB, occurred on March 24 and included the game being opted-in for GeForce NOW, signaling compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, there have been updates to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, a shift from its original 2019 listing. While no official announcements have been made, these changes have sparked speculation about potential upcoming news or events related to Silksong. Eager fans have been vocal in their anticipation, often flooding comment sections during major gaming events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, expectations are once again on the rise.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

Further fueling the anticipation, 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 past hits like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia. Richards also teased the upcoming lineup, which included Silksong alongside other titles such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak. The release dates for these other games are set within this year, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launching on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025. This pattern suggests that Silksong might also be released soon, though no concrete details have been confirmed yet.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Originally unveiled in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially conceived as a DLC for the original Hollow Knight but evolved into a full-scale sequel 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, 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 a beacon of hope for fans eagerly awaiting any news about Silksong.

First Revealed in February 2019

With these recent developments, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation for any Silksong-related announcements. The game is slated for release 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, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for the latest updates and news on this highly anticipated sequel.