Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been given a glimmer of hope with recent minor 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 was updated, as reported by SteamDB. The update included opting the game into GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform, signaling that Silksong will be compatible with this service upon release. Additionally, there were modifications to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, a shift from the previous 2019 listing. While these changes are subtle, they suggest that some form of progress or news related to Silksong might be on the horizon. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates, often flooding comment sections of gaming events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct in hopes of news. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, anticipation is once again building.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Adding to the excitement, Hollow Knight: Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards on March 18. The post highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, which has paid over $5 billion to indie developers. Richards discussed past successes like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and then turned his attention to upcoming titles. He included Silksong in the list, stating, "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, which could hint at a similar timeline for Silksong, though no specific date has been confirmed.
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, the project grew too large and unique to be contained within an expansion. A gameplay trailer was showcased during the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, 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, confirmed on Twitter (X) on January 18 that Silksong is indeed real, in development, and will be released. 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 and updates, the anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to grow. 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, the community remains vigilant, eagerly awaiting any further news. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest information on Hollow Knight: Silksong!
