Fans of *Hollow Knight: Silksong* have been given a glimmer of hope with recent minor updates to the game's Steam metadata. These subtle changes have sparked excitement and speculation about the much-anticipated sequel's release. Dive in to explore the details of these updates and the game's mention in an Xbox Wire post.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates
Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update
The Steam page for *Hollow Knight: Silksong* recently saw a minor update, fueling fans' hopes for its release. According to SteamDB, the game's front page was updated on March 24, indicating its opt-in for GeForce NOW compatibility, which will allow it to be played on NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release.
Additionally, there were slight modifications to the game’s hidden assets and legal information. Notably, the copyright year was updated from 2019 to 2025, hinting at potential upcoming news or events related to *Silksong*. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates, often flooding comment sections during major gaming events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct.
With this minor Steam update and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, expectations for *Silksong* news are once again on the rise.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Further boosting fans' confidence, *Hollow Knight: Silksong* was mentioned in an Xbox Indies post. On March 18, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards shared an article on Xbox Wire, highlighting the success of indie developers on the platform, with over $5 billion paid out to participants.
Richards discussed the success of past ID@Xbox titles like *Balatro*, *S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, and *Phasmophobia*. He also teased the upcoming lineup, which includes *Silksong*, stating, "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 release dates for the other mentioned games are set for this year: *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* on April 24, *Descenders Next* on April 9, and *FBC: Firebreak* in 2025. This could suggest a similar release timeline for *Silksong*, though no official confirmation has been made.
First Revealed in February 2019
*Hollow Knight: Silksong* was first unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019 as a full-scale sequel to the original *Hollow Knight*. Originally planned as a DLC, it evolved into a standalone game due to its expansive scope and unique features. In 2022, a gameplay trailer was showcased during the Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft confirming that all featured titles would launch within the following 12 months.
However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, promising continued development and future updates as the release neared. Early this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, reaffirmed the game's existence and progress, stating on X (formerly Twitter) on January 18, "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release."
With these recent developments, fans are eagerly anticipating more news about *Silksong*. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, though no specific release date has been officially announced by Team Cherry. Stay tuned for the latest updates on *Hollow Knight: Silksong* by checking out our article below!
