Fans of *Hollow Knight: Silksong* have been given a glimmer of hope with recent minor updates to the game's Steam metadata. These changes have sparked renewed interest and speculation about the much-anticipated sequel to the beloved indie hit, *Hollow Knight*. Let's delve into the details of these updates and other mentions of *Silksong* that have fans buzzing with excitement.
The *Hollow Knight: Silksong* Steam page has seen a minor update, as reported by SteamDB. On March 24, the game's front was updated to be compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, indicating that it will be available on this cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, there have been updates to the game's hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now listed as Team Cherry 2025, a shift from the original 2019 listing. While these changes are subtle, they suggest that something related to *Silksong* might be on the horizon. The gaming community has been eagerly awaiting any news about the game, often flooding comment sections of major gaming events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, fans are hopeful for more concrete news about *Silksong*.
Adding to the excitement, *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 paid over $5 billion to indie developers. Richards discussed successful launches like *Balatro*, *S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, and *Phasmophobia*, and also teased the upcoming lineup, which includes *Silksong*. He stated, "Looking ahead, our lineup is incredible with upcoming games like *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, *Descenders Next*, and *FBC: Firebreak* to play across the whole Xbox universe… and of course *Hollow Knight: Silksong* too!" Notably, the other games mentioned have release dates within this year, suggesting that *Silksong* might also be slated for a release soon, though no official confirmation has been made.
*Hollow Knight: Silksong* was first revealed 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 scope and uniqueness. In 2022, a gameplay trailer was showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising that all featured games would be released within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, but assured continued development and future updates. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (X) that *Silksong* is real, in development, and will be released, providing fans with a much-needed reassurance.
With these recent updates and mentions, the anticipation for *Hollow Knight: Silksong* continues to build. The game is set to launch 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, the community remains hopeful and eager for any news. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest information on *Hollow Knight: Silksong*!