Hollow Knight: Silksong: The Latest Updates and Fan Expectations

The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to build as fans eagerly await any news about its release. Recently, the game's Steam metadata received a minor update, sparking hope among the community. This article dives into the details of these updates and other mentions of Silksong that have kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

On March 24, the Steam page for Hollow Knight: Silksong saw a subtle yet significant update. According to SteamDB, the game's Steam front was updated to be compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, a cloud gaming platform. This move suggests that once released, Silksong will be accessible through this service, adding to its anticipated reach.

Additionally, there have been updates to the game's hidden assets and legal information. Notably, the copyright listing was updated from 2019 to 2025, which has led fans to speculate about an upcoming announcement or event related to Silksong. The gaming community has been vocal about their desire for news, often flooding comment sections during major gaming events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct.

With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, fans are hopeful that Silksong might make an appearance or at least receive a mention.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Adding to the excitement, Hollow Knight: Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post on March 18. ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, which has paid over $5 billion to indie developers. In the post, Richards listed upcoming titles, including Silksong, alongside other games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak.

The release dates for the other mentioned games are within this year, which has led some to speculate that Silksong might follow suit. However, no official release date for Silksong has been confirmed, leaving fans to continue their wait with cautious optimism.

First Revealed in February 2019

Hollow Knight: Silksong was first revealed by Team Cherry in February 2019 as a full-scale sequel to the original Hollow Knight. Initially planned as a DLC, the project grew into a standalone game due to its scope and uniqueness. In 2022, a gameplay trailer was showcased during the Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft stating that everything shown 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 was ongoing. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (now X) that Silksong is real, in development, and will be released, giving fans a glimmer of hope.

With the recent updates and mentions, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation. 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, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for more updates.

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