Silksong Steam Update Sparks Fan Speculation

The excitement surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to grow as fans eagerly await its release. Recent minor updates to the game's Steam metadata have sparked fresh hope among the community. These updates, noted by SteamDB, include the game being opted-in for GeForce NOW, indicating compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, changes in hidden assets and legal information, such as the copyright being updated to Team Cherry 2025 from 2019, suggest that an announcement or event related to Silksong might be on the horizon. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, fans are buzzing with anticipation for any news about the game.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

The Steam page of Hollow Knight: Silksong has seen a minor update, adding to the excitement among fans. The update on March 24 includes the game being opted-in for GeForce NOW, ensuring compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming service upon release. Additionally, there have been changes to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, up from its original 2019 listing. While nothing has been officially confirmed, these updates hint at potential news or events related to Silksong. Fans have been eagerly awaiting updates and often express their anticipation in comment sections of events like PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct. With the recent Steam update and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, expectations are high for something Silksong-related.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further fueling the anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Indies post on Xbox Wire. ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, noting over $5 billion paid to indie developers. He listed successful launches like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and then mentioned the upcoming lineup, including Silksong. 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!" Interestingly, the other games mentioned have release dates within this year, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set for April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025. This suggests that Silksong might follow a similar timeline, although no official confirmation has been made.

First Revealed in February 2019

Originally announced in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially planned as a DLC for Hollow Knight but grew into a full-scale sequel due to its size and uniqueness. A gameplay trailer was showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft promising its availability within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of 2023, but assured continued development and updates as the release neared. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed the game's existence and ongoing progress on Twitter (X), stating, "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release." While this provides little concrete information, it offers fans a glimmer of hope.

With the recent updates and mentions, the anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong is at an all-time high. The game is set to 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 eagerly waiting for any news. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Hollow Knight: Silksong!