The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to build as fans have recently noticed minor updates to the game's Steam metadata, sparking renewed hope for its release. These updates include compatibility with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform and adjustments to hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025 instead of 2019. While these changes are subtle, they suggest that something related to Silksong may be on the horizon. The gaming community has been eagerly awaiting any news about the game, often flooding comment sections during major gaming events like PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, expectations are once again high for a Silksong announcement.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update
The recent update to the Steam metadata for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been a beacon of hope for fans. On March 24, the game's Steam front was updated to include GeForce NOW compatibility, signaling that it will be ready for NVIDIA's cloud gaming service upon release. Additionally, changes in the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, have fueled speculation about an imminent announcement or event. The gaming community's thirst for updates has been palpable, with fans actively engaging in discussions and hoping for news at upcoming events like the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Further boosting fans' confidence, 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 listed several successful titles and mentioned upcoming games, including Silksong, alongside Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak. Notably, the release dates for these other games are set for this year, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025. This has led to speculation that Silksong might also be released soon, although no specific date has been confirmed.
First Revealed in February 2019
Originally announced in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially planned as a DLC for the original game but evolved into a full-scale sequel due to its scope and uniqueness. A gameplay trailer was showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft promising that all featured games would be available within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, promising continued development and updates 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 progress, and will be released, providing a glimmer of hope for eager fans.
With these recent developments, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation for any news about Hollow Knight: Silksong. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, though no official release date has been announced by Team Cherry. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this highly anticipated title.
