Silksong Steam Update Sparks Fan Speculation

Hollow Knight: Silksong has reignited fan excitement with recent minor updates to its Steam metadata, sparking hope for an impending release. Dive into the details about these updates and Silksong's mention in an Xbox Wire post.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong has surged thanks to a recent tweak in its Steam metadata. According to SteamDB, the game's Steam page was updated on March 24, now indicating compatibility with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service upon release. Additionally, subtle changes in the game's hidden assets and legal information have caught the eye of fans, notably shifting the copyright from 2019 to 2025. While no official announcements have been made, these updates suggest that news or an event related to Silksong might be on the horizon. Fans, eager for any sign of progress, have been vocal across various platforms, including the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct.

With the minor Steam update and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, expectations are once again high for a Silksong announcement.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further fueling optimism, Silksong was highlighted in an Xbox Wire post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards on March 18. The article celebrated the success of indie developers on Xbox, mentioning significant earnings and upcoming titles. Among the listed games were Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak, all slated for release within the year, with Silksong also mentioned as part of the upcoming lineup. Richards 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!"

While the release dates for the other mentioned games are confirmed for this year, no specific timeline was given for Silksong. However, its inclusion suggests that a release might be closer than previously thought.

First Revealed in February 2019

Originally unveiled in February 2019 by Team Cherry, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially conceived as a DLC but evolved into a full sequel due to its expansive scope and unique elements. A gameplay trailer showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022 promised a release within the following 12 months, a window that was later extended beyond the first half of 2023. In January of this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler Matthew Griffin confirmed ongoing development, stating, "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release," providing a glimmer of hope to eager fans.

With these recent updates and mentions, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation for any forthcoming news on Silksong. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, though an official release date remains unannounced. Stay tuned for more updates on Hollow Knight: Silksong by checking out our article below!