Silksong Steam Update Sparks Fan Speculation

Exciting news for fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong has emerged as the game's Steam metadata received a minor update, sparking renewed hope for its release. This update, noted on March 24, includes the game being opted-in for GeForce NOW, ensuring compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, changes in hidden assets and legal information now list the copyright as Team Cherry 2025, shifting from its original 2019 listing. While no official confirmation has been made, these updates suggest that a Silksong-related announcement could be on the horizon. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any news about the game, often expressing their anticipation in the comment sections of major 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 some news about Silksong.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

The excitement doesn't stop there. Silksong was also mentioned in an Xbox Wire post, further fueling speculation about its imminent release. On March 18, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program and mentioned an upcoming lineup of games, including Silksong. Alongside titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak, Richards 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!" While the other games have confirmed release dates within this year, Silksong's timeline remains unconfirmed, leaving fans hopeful yet uncertain.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

First revealed in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially planned as a DLC for the original game but grew into a full-scale sequel due to its expansive scope. In 2022, a gameplay trailer was showcased during the Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising its release within the following 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, assuring fans that development would continue and updates would follow as the release neared. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (X) that the game is real, in progress, and will eventually be released. This small but significant assurance has kept the community's hope alive.

First Revealed in February 2019

With these recent developments, 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, though no official release date has been announced by Team Cherry. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest news on Hollow Knight: Silksong and keep your fingers crossed for an imminent announcement!