Silksong Shadow Drop Hints Gain Credibility

After 15 months of silence, Silksong's Steam package update has reignited speculation about a potential surprise release. Explore what this development might mean and how the community is reacting to these hopeful signs.

Hollow Knight Silksong Release Imminent

Steam Package Updated After 15 Months

Hollow Knight: Silksong is back in the spotlight following its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct appearance in April, but it's the recent backend activity on Steam that has fans buzzing about a possible imminent launch. On June 3, Twitter user Wario64 noticed significant changes to Silksong's "packages" section on SteamDB.

Package updates typically signal active development progress. This particular update holds extra weight since it's the first change in 15 months, following Silksong's brief appearance in March's Switch 2 showcase. The timing couldn't be more promising, with major gaming events like Summer Game Fest 2025, Xbox Games Showcase, and PlayStation State of Play all providing potential platforms for Team Cherry to finally share concrete news.

Possible Shadow Drop?

The Silksong community, known for its passionate anticipation, erupted over this development. With the Switch 2 launch imminent, many speculate this could lead to a surprise release alongside Nintendo's new hardware.

Twitter user @Papa_Kutz suggested the SteamDB update might foreshadow a Switch 2 shadow drop, while @switcheroo99 expressed hope for a release this week. Other community reactions range from cautious optimism to full-blown excitement, though some maintain healthy skepticism about immediate release prospects.

The timing of these developments is particularly interesting, coinciding with upcoming gaming showcases and the planned September exhibition of a playable Silksong demo at an Australian museum. These factors combine to create a wave of hopeful speculation about the game's potential release window.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is confirmed for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC platforms. For the latest official updates and analysis, check our comprehensive coverage below.