"Silksong Steam Update Sparks Fan Speculation"

Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been given a glimmer of hope with recent minor updates to its Steam metadata. These updates have sparked speculation and excitement among fans eager for news on the game's release. Dive into the details of these changes and the mention 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 with a subtle update to its Steam metadata. SteamDB reports that on March 24, Silksong’s Steam page was updated to be compatible with GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform, upon its release. This update, along with changes in hidden assets and the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025 (previously 2019), has fueled speculation of upcoming news or an event related to Silksong. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any news, often flooding comment sections during gaming events like PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct.

With this minor update on Steam and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, the community is buzzing with anticipation for further news on Silksong.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further boosting fan confidence in an imminent release, Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards on March 18. The article highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, noting over $5 billion paid to indie developers. Richards mentioned successful launches like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and teased the upcoming lineup, which includes 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!"

The release dates for other mentioned games are within this year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak in 2025. While nothing is confirmed, the inclusion of Silksong in this lineup suggests it might be approaching its release date.

First Revealed in February 2019

Originally announced in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was intended to be a DLC for the original game but evolved into a full-scale sequel due to its expansive scope and unique elements. A gameplay trailer was showcased during the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft promising a release within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of 2023, committing to provide updates as the release nears.

In January of this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (X) that "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release," offering fans a sliver of hope.

With recent developments, the gaming community is eagerly anticipating further news on Silksong. The game is expected 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 more updates on Hollow Knight: Silksong by following our coverage.