"Silksong Steam Update Sparks Fan Speculation"

Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have been given a glimmer of hope with recent minor updates to the game's Steam metadata. These subtle changes have sparked speculation and excitement within the community, eager for any news on the much-anticipated sequel. Let's delve into the specifics of these updates and the recent mention of Silksong in an Xbox Wire post to understand what this might mean for the game's future.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

The Steam metadata for Hollow Knight: Silksong saw a minor update that has reignited hope among fans. On March 24, SteamDB reported that Silksong's Steam page was updated to be compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, there were updates to the game's hidden assets and legal information, notably shifting the copyright from 2019 to 2025. While no official announcements have been made, these changes hint at possible upcoming news or events related to Silksong. The community's anticipation has been palpable, with fans flooding comment sections during events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct, hoping for updates. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, expectations are once again high for news about Silksong.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further boosting fan confidence, 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 the success of previous launches like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and then teased the upcoming lineup, which includes Silksong. He 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!" While the other games mentioned have release dates within this year, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025, no specific release date was confirmed for Silksong. However, its inclusion in the lineup suggests it might follow a similar timeline.

First Revealed in February 2019

Hollow Knight: Silksong was first unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019 as a full-scale sequel to the original Hollow Knight. Initially planned as a DLC, it grew too large and unique to fit that format. In 2022, a gameplay trailer was showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising that all shown content would be available within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, but reassured 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 the game is real, in development, and will be released, offering fans a small but crucial piece of hope.

With these recent updates and mentions, anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong remains high. The game is set to launch 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 eagerly awaits further news. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest information on Hollow Knight: Silksong!