Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been given a glimmer of hope with recent updates to the game's Steam metadata. These changes have sparked excitement and speculation about the long-awaited sequel's release. Dive into the details of these updates and the latest mentions of Silksong in an Xbox Wire post.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates
Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update
The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been reignited due to a minor update to its Steam metadata. According to SteamDB, the game's Steam front was updated on March 24, indicating it has been opted-in for GeForce NOW. This means that once released, Silksong will be compatible with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform. Additionally, there have been updates to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, shifting from its previous 2019 listing. While no official announcements have been made, these changes suggest that a Silksong-related event or news might be on the horizon. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any news, often flooding comment sections of events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct. With the minor update on Steam and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, expectations for Silksong news are once again high.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Further fueling the excitement, Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards on March 18. The post highlighted the success of indie developers on the Xbox platform, with over $5 billion paid out. Richards discussed successful launches like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and also teased the upcoming lineup of games, including Silksong. He stated, "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 hint at a similar timeline for Silksong, although nothing has been officially confirmed.
First Revealed in February 2019
Originally unveiled in February 2019 by Team Cherry, Hollow Knight: Silksong was intended as a DLC for the original Hollow Knight but evolved into a full-scale sequel due to its scope and uniqueness. A gameplay trailer was showcased during the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft confirming 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 that year, promising continued development and updates as the release neared. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (X) on January 18 that "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release." While this statement doesn't provide much detail, it offers fans a ray of hope.
With these recent developments, fans are eagerly anticipating any Silksong-related announcements. Hollow Knight: Silksong 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, stay tuned to our updates for the latest news on this highly anticipated game.
