Silksong Steam Update Fuels Fan Speculation

Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been given a fresh wave of optimism following minor updates to the game's Steam metadata. These updates, noticed on March 24, indicate that Silksong has been opted-in for GeForce NOW, ensuring compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming service upon release. Additionally, there have been subtle modifications to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, a shift from its previous 2019 listing. While these changes don't confirm an imminent release, they certainly fuel speculation about upcoming news or events related to Silksong. Fans, eager for any update, often flood the comment sections of gaming events like PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct in hopes of gleaning new information. With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, anticipation for Silksong news is once again on the rise.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

The excitement around Hollow Knight: Silksong has been reignited with the game's Steam metadata receiving a minor update. According to SteamDB, the update on March 24 included opting Silksong into GeForce NOW, signaling future compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform. Alongside this, there were updates to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now dated as Team Cherry 2025, up from 2019. Although these updates do not guarantee an immediate release, they suggest that something Silksong-related might be on the horizon. Fans, who have been eagerly awaiting news, frequently engage with gaming event comment sections, hoping for the latest scoop. With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct just around the corner on April 2, the community's anticipation for Silksong news is palpable.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Adding to the growing hope among fans, Hollow Knight: Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards on March 18. The post celebrated the success of indie developers on the Xbox platform, highlighting titles like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia. Richards also teased the upcoming lineup, which includes Silksong alongside Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak. While the other games have release dates within this year—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025—the mention of Silksong without a specific date still fuels speculation about its potential release window. Though no concrete release information has been provided, the inclusion of Silksong in this lineup is a positive sign for fans.

First Revealed in February 2019

Originally announced in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially intended to be a DLC for Hollow Knight but grew into a full-scale sequel due to its expansive scope and unique elements. A gameplay trailer was showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft promising that everything shown would be available within the following year. However, Team Cherry announced in 2023 that Silksong's release would be delayed beyond the first half of that year, committing to further updates as the release approached.

In a reassuring move earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on a Twitter (X) post on January 18 that "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release." While this statement doesn't provide a detailed timeline, it's a beacon of hope for fans eagerly awaiting any sign of progress on Silksong.

With recent updates and mentions, the gaming community remains hopeful for imminent news about Hollow Knight: 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 has yet to be announced by Team Cherry. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest news on Hollow Knight: Silksong!