The buzz around Hollow Knight: Silksong has reached a fever pitch following recent developments. Microsoft's mention of the game in an Xbox post, coupled with significant backend changes to its Steam listing, has sparked widespread speculation about an imminent re-reveal and potential release.
On March 24, keen-eyed fans across social media, Reddit, and Discord communities noticed updates to the Steam metadata for Hollow Knight: Silksong. According to SteamDB, these updates included an opt-in for GeForce Now, Nvidia’s video game streaming platform, along with changes to assets and the legal lines on the Steam store page. Notably, the copyright year was updated from 2019 to 2025, hinting at a possible release window.
These changes suggest that something related to Hollow Knight: Silksong could be on the horizon, possibly aligning with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2. Fans are eagerly anticipating what this could mean for the long-awaited sequel.
It's been six years since the announcement of **Hollow Knight: Silksong**, and the community has been hungry for updates. Despite long periods of silence from Team Cherry, January saw a flurry of activity on X/Twitter from a developer, igniting speculation about a re-reveal during the Switch 2 Direct. There's even talk of **Silksong** potentially being a timed launch exclusive for Nintendo's next-gen console.When Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, Team Cherry confirmed its launch on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the game is highly anticipated on Microsoft’s Game Pass, following a deal to bring it to the service on day one.
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In June 2022, Microsoft included Hollow Knight: Silksong in its Xbox-Bethesda Showcase, promising that everything shown would be playable within the next 12 months. This led to expectations of a 2023 release, which were dashed when Team Cherry announced a delay past the first half of 2023. Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry’s marketing and publishing lead, explained that the game had grown significantly and they needed more time to polish it.
As the sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight from 2017, Silksong carries immense expectations. It remains one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. IGN’s review of Hollow Knight praised its compelling world, rich story, and the freedom it offers players in exploring Hallownest, setting a high bar for Silksong.