Excitement is brewing among fans of *Hollow Knight: Silksong* as the game's Steam metadata has undergone a minor update, sparking new hope for its long-awaited release. According to SteamDB, the update occurred on March 24, marking the game as compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, there have been updates to the game's hidden assets and legal information, notably shifting the copyright from 2019 to 2025. While these changes are subtle, they have ignited speculation about an imminent announcement or event related to Silksong. With fans eagerly awaiting any news, the anticipation builds, especially with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update
The recent update to the Steam metadata of *Hollow Knight: Silksong* has not only made the game compatible with GeForce NOW but also included changes to its hidden assets and legal information. The shift in copyright year to 2025 suggests ongoing development and potential upcoming news. Fans have been vocal, flooding comment sections during events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct, in hopes of catching a glimpse of Silksong. With the minor update on Steam and the impending Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, expectations are once again soaring for any Silksong-related news.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Further fueling the excitement, *Hollow Knight: Silksong* was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards on March 18. The post highlighted the success of indie developers on the Xbox platform, mentioning past hits 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. Notably, the release dates for these other games are set for this year, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025. This proximity in release dates suggests that *Silksong* might be nearing its release, although no official confirmation has been made.
First Revealed in February 2019
*Hollow Knight: Silksong* was first unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019 as a full-scale sequel to *Hollow Knight*. Originally conceived as a DLC, it evolved into a standalone game due to its expansive scope and unique features. A gameplay trailer was showcased during the 2022 Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising that everything shown would be available within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the initial release window of the first half of 2023, assuring fans that development would continue and updates would be provided as the release approached.
Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (X) on January 18 that *Silksong* is indeed real, in development, and will be released. While this statement offers little detail, it provides a glimmer of hope for fans eagerly awaiting any news on the game.
With recent updates and mentions, the anticipation for *Hollow Knight: Silksong* continues to build. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Although no official release date has been announced by Team Cherry, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for the latest updates by checking our article below!
