Fans of *Hollow Knight: Silksong* have been given a glimmer of hope as the game's Steam metadata received a minor update. This update, spotted by SteamDB, occurred on March 24 and included the game being opted-in for GeForce NOW, ensuring compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, there were subtle changes in the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, shifting from the original 2019 listing. While no concrete details have been confirmed, these updates suggest that news or an event related to Silksong might be on the horizon. The gaming community has been eagerly awaiting updates and often speculates during major events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, anticipation for Silksong-related news is once again on the rise.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates
Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update
The recent update to *Hollow Knight: Silksong*'s Steam metadata has reignited hope among fans. The inclusion in GeForce NOW and the updated copyright to 2025 signal potential progress. Although nothing has been officially confirmed, these changes hint at possible upcoming news or events related to the game. The community's longing for updates has led to heightened expectations, especially with the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct approaching.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Further fueling fans' optimism, *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 the ID@Xbox program, which has distributed over $5 billion to indie developers. Richards listed successful launches such as Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and teased the upcoming lineup, which included Silksong alongside titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak. Notably, the other games mentioned have release dates set for this year, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak in 2025. While Silksong's release remains unconfirmed, its inclusion in this list suggests it could be nearing release.
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*. Initially planned as a DLC, it grew into a standalone game due to its size and unique features. A gameplay trailer was showcased in the Xbox-Bethesda showcase in 2022, with Microsoft confirming that all showcased content would be available within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of that year, promising continued development and updates as the release approached. Early this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, affirmed on Twitter (X) that the game is real, progressing, and will be released. Though sparse, these updates provide fans with hope that *Hollow Knight: Silksong* will soon see the light of day.
*Hollow Knight: Silksong* is slated for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. While no official release date has been announced by Team Cherry, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for the latest developments on the game.
