Once again, Hollow Knight: Silksong's SteamDB update has sent the game's eager fanbase into speculation overdrive. Could this finally signal meaningful progress?
Overnight, Hollow Knight: Silksong received a subtle update on Steam, with SteamDB reporting one package was modified for the first time in fifteen months (via Eurogamer). The gaming community immediately buzzed with theories - might we see news at Summer Game Fest? Could it feature in the Xbox Showcase? Some optimistic fans even suggest a surprise release alongside Nintendo's next console...
Hollow Knight: Silksong received updates to its packages tonight on SteamDB (one apparently receiving an update for the first time in 15 months) https://t.co/DJz9ebnffghttps://t.co/THPp2luYgp pic.twitter.com/9RvHY290ez
— Wario64 (@Wario64) June 3, 2025
The dedicated Hollow Knight community immediately began analyzing the changes. While previous updates haven't always led to concrete developments, this occasion feels different because several observers believe the update confirms Silksong's game files have reached Steam's servers.
Just to clarify... THE GAME BUILD HAS BEEN UPLOADED
— Posted by u/TomNook5085 in Silksong subreddit
"Is this actually happening?" queried one hopeful fan. "Confirmed," responded the original poster.
Team Cherry maintains their characteristic silence, operating entirely on their own timeline. Their tight-lipped approach has historically led fans to analyze even the most minute details. This time, however, the evidence appears more substantial - we may finally be approaching Silksong's long-awaited reveal.
The sequel remains one of gaming's most anticipated titles, dominating Steam's wishlists for years. After briefly appearing during Nintendo's Switch 2 presentation last April, Team Cherry finally confirmed a 2025 release window, easing fans' anxieties. With confirmation that Silksong will be playable at Melbourne's ACMI museum starting September 18th, speculation suggests we may see launch before that date - though nothing official has been announced.
IGN recently obtained an exclusive Silksong sprite sheet that sent the internet into predictable chaos.
