Recent developments have reignited excitement around the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. Following a casual mention by Microsoft in an official Xbox post, backend changes to the game's Steam listing have sparked speculation about an imminent re-reveal and potential release. On March 24, the Steam metadata for Hollow Knight: Silksong was updated, as documented on SteamDB. These changes included an opt-in for GeForce Now, Nvidia’s video game streaming platform, along with altered assets and an update to the Steam store page's legal lines, now indicating a copyright year of 2025 instead of 2019.
These updates suggest that Hollow Knight: Silksong might be gearing up for a significant announcement, potentially as early as 2025. With Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, fans are eagerly anticipating more news.
It has been six years since the announcement of **Hollow Knight: Silksong**, and while there have been occasional updates, long periods of silence from Team Cherry have kept fans on edge. The excitement peaked in January with cryptic social media activity from a developer, leading to speculation about a re-reveal during the upcoming Switch 2 Direct and possibly a timed exclusive release on Nintendo's next-gen console.When Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, Team Cherry confirmed its launch platforms as Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, it's slated to be a day-one addition to Microsoft's Game Pass, following their deal with Team Cherry.
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In June 2022, Microsoft included Hollow Knight: Silksong in its Xbox-Bethesda Showcase, promising that all showcased games would be playable within the next 12 months. However, in May 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay past the first half of 2023, stating that the game had grown significantly and they needed more time to polish it. Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry’s marketing and publishing lead, emphasized their commitment to delivering a high-quality game.
As the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2017 game Hollow Knight, Silksong carries immense expectations. It remains one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. IGN's review of the original Hollow Knight praised its rich world of Hallownest, full of secrets and challenging enemies, offering players a vast and engaging experience.
The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to build, with fans eagerly awaiting any news on its release.
