The buzz around Hollow Knight: Silksong has reached a fever pitch following Microsoft's mention in an Xbox post and recent backend updates to the game's Steam listing. On March 24, keen-eyed fans noticed changes in the Steam metadata, as reported on SteamDB, which included an opt-in for Hollow Knight: Silksong on GeForce Now, updated assets, and a significant shift in the copyright year from 2019 to 2025 on the Steam store page. These updates suggest that a re-reveal and potential release could be imminent, possibly aligning with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 Direct on April 2.
It's been six years since Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, and while there have been sporadic updates, the silence from Team Cherry has been palpable. January saw a flurry of activity on social media, with cryptic posts from a developer fueling speculation about a re-reveal during the Switch 2 Direct, and even whispers of a timed launch exclusive on Nintendo's next-gen console.
When Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially announced, Team Cherry confirmed its launch on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. The game has also garnered significant attention as one of the most-wanted titles for Microsoft's Game Pass, following a deal to bring it to the service on day one.
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In June 2022, Hollow Knight: Silksong made an appearance at Microsoft's Xbox-Bethesda Showcase, with a promise that all showcased titles would be playable within the next 12 months. However, in May 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay past the first half of 2023, citing the game's expansive scope and their commitment to quality. Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry's marketing and publishing lead, stated, "We had planned to release in the first half of 2023, but development is still continuing. We're excited by how the game is shaping up, and it's gotten quite big, so we want to take the time to make the game as good as we can."
As the sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight from 2017, Silksong carries immense expectations and remains one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. IGN's review of the original Hollow Knight praised its rich world of Hallownest, full of stories to uncover and branching paths that offer players a vast array of choices in exploration, secrets, and challenging enemies.
