If you're a fan of Hollow Knight, you've likely been eagerly awaiting updates on its highly anticipated sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong. Recent developments have reignited hope among fans, thanks to minor updates on the game's Steam metadata and a mention in an Xbox Wire post. Let's dive into these exciting updates and what they might mean for the release of Silksong.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update
The latest buzz among Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts stems from a minor update to the game's Steam metadata. According to SteamDB, Silksong's Steam page was updated on March 24, with the game now being opted-in for GeForce NOW. This move ensures compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon its release, which is a promising sign for fans eagerly awaiting any news.
Additionally, there have been subtle changes in the game's hidden assets and legal information. Notably, the copyright has shifted from 2019 to 2025, hinting at potential new developments. While nothing has been officially confirmed, these changes have sparked speculation that a Silksong-related event or news might be on the horizon. Fans have been vocal about their anticipation, flooding comment sections during events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct.
With this minor update on Steam and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, the excitement around Silksong continues to build.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Further fueling fans' optimism is a recent mention of Silksong in an Xbox Wire post. On March 18, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, noting that over $5 billion has been paid to indie developers. In his article, Richards showcased the success stories of games like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and he also teased upcoming titles.
Among the exciting lineup, Richards mentioned, "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: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak in 2025. This could suggest that Silksong might be slated for a release soon, though no official confirmation has been made.
First Revealed in February 2019
Hollow Knight: Silksong was first unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019. Initially planned as a DLC for the original Hollow Knight, the project grew too large and unique, evolving into a full-scale sequel. In 2022, a gameplay trailer was showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising that all featured games would be available within the next 12 months.
However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay, pushing Silksong's release beyond the first half of that year. They assured fans that development would continue and updates would be provided as the release approached. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (X) that "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release," offering a glimmer of hope to fans.
With these recent updates and the community's unwavering interest, fans are eagerly awaiting any Silksong-related announcements. Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. While no official release date has been announced by Team Cherry, the anticipation continues to grow. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated sequel!
