Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been given a glimmer of hope with recent updates to the game's Steam metadata. These subtle changes have sparked excitement and speculation among fans eagerly awaiting the game's release. Read on to discover more about the metadata updates and how Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

The Steam page for Hollow Knight: Silksong recently saw a minor update, reigniting hope among its fanbase. According to SteamDB, the update on March 24 included opting-in for GeForce NOW compatibility, ensuring the game will be ready for NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, there were updates to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, a shift from its original 2019 listing. While no concrete announcements have been made, these changes suggest that news or an event related to Silksong could be on the horizon. The community has been vocal, frequently flooding comment sections of gaming events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct in anticipation of any updates. With this latest Steam tweak and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, fans are once again filled with anticipation for news about Silksong.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further boosting fans' hopes, Hollow Knight: Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Indies post on Xbox Wire. On March 18, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of indie developers within the Xbox ecosystem, mentioning past successes like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia. Richards also teased the upcoming lineup, which notably included Silksong alongside other titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak. He remarked, "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 other games mentioned have release dates within this year, suggesting that Silksong might also be slated for a release soon, although no official confirmation has been made.

First Revealed in February 2019

Originally unveiled in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced as a full-scale sequel to Hollow Knight. Initially planned as a DLC, the project grew significantly, leading Team Cherry to develop it into a standalone game. A gameplay trailer was showcased in the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft promising all featured titles would be released within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, committing to ongoing development and updates as the release approached. Early this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler Matthew Griffin confirmed on Twitter (X) that Silksong is real, progressing, and will indeed be released, offering fans a sliver of hope amidst the waiting. With recent developments, anticipation for a Silksong-related announcement is high. The game is set 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. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest on Hollow Knight: Silksong!