Silksong Steam Update Sparks Fan Speculation

Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have been given a fresh wave of hope with recent minor updates to the game's Steam metadata. Delve into the details of these updates and how Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post, igniting anticipation for its eventual release.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

The excitement among Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts has been reignited by a subtle update to the game's Steam metadata. According to SteamDB, the Steam front page for Silksong was refreshed on March 24, signaling its opt-in for GeForce NOW compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release.

Additionally, there have been updates to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, up from its previous 2019 notation. While these changes are not definitive, they hint at possible upcoming news or events related to Silksong. The gaming community, eager for any updates, has been actively engaging in discussions on platforms like PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct.

With this minor Steam update and the anticipation around the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, fans are hopeful for imminent news about Silksong.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further boosting fan optimism, Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post discussing the success of indie developers within the ID@Xbox program. On March 18, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted that over $5 billion has been paid to indie developers in the program, showcasing successes like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia.

Richards also teased the upcoming lineup of games, which includes Silksong, stating, "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 set for this year—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025. This could suggest a similar timeline for Silksong, though no concrete release information has been confirmed yet.

First Revealed in February 2019

Silksong was first unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019, originally planned as a DLC for Hollow Knight before expanding into a full-fledged sequel due to its scope and uniqueness. A gameplay trailer was showcased at the 2022 Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising all featured titles would launch within the following 12 months.

However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year but assured continued development and future updates as the release nears. Earlier this year, Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) on January 18 that "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release," providing a glimmer of hope for fans.

With these recent developments and updates, anticipation for Silksong-related news continues to build. The game is slated for release 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 more updates by checking our related articles below!