Fans of *Hollow Knight: Silksong* have been given a renewed sense of hope following minor updates to the game's Steam metadata. These updates, spotted by SteamDB, indicate that Silksong's Steam page was refreshed on March 24, with the game now being compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform upon its release. Additionally, hidden assets and legal information on the page have been updated, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, a change from the original 2019 listing. While these updates don't confirm an imminent release, they suggest that some Silksong-related news or event could be on the horizon. The anticipation among fans has been palpable, especially with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, where many are hoping for more information.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update
The excitement around *Hollow Knight: Silksong* has been further fueled by its mention in an Xbox Wire post. On March 18, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of indie developers on Xbox, mentioning over $5 billion in payments to program participants. He also teased upcoming titles, including *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, *Descenders Next*, and *FBC: Firebreak*, alongside *Hollow Knight: Silksong*. Interestingly, the release dates for the other mentioned games are set for this year, with *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* scheduled for April 24, *Descenders Next* for April 9, and *FBC: Firebreak* slated for 2025. This could hint at a similar release timeline for Silksong, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
First announced in February 2019, *Hollow Knight: Silksong* was initially planned as a DLC but evolved 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 all featured games would launch within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, promising to continue development and provide updates as the release neared. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, reaffirmed the game's existence and ongoing development, stating on Twitter (X) on January 18, "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release." While this statement offers little detail, it has been enough to keep fans hopeful.
First Revealed in February 2019
With the recent updates and mentions, the anticipation for *Hollow Knight: Silksong* continues to build. The game is expected 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. Stay tuned for the latest developments on this eagerly awaited title!
