Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Update Hints at 2025 Release

Recent developments have reignited excitement among fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong. Microsoft's subtle mention of the game in an official Xbox post, coupled with significant backend updates to its Steam listing, suggest that a re-reveal and potential release could be on the horizon. On March 24, changes to the game's metadata were documented on SteamDB, including an opt-in for Hollow Knight: Silksong on GeForce Now, updated assets, and a crucial update to the Steam store page's legal lines, shifting the copyright from 2019 to 2025. These updates hint at an imminent announcement and possibly a 2025 release.

With Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, anticipation is building. Fans are eagerly awaiting any news, especially after six years since the game's initial announcement. Throughout this period, Team Cherry has occasionally shared updates, but long stretches of silence have kept fans guessing. January saw heightened speculation after cryptic social media activity from a developer, fueling hopes of a re-reveal during the Switch 2 Direct and potential launch as a timed 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. It's also highly anticipated on Microsoft's Game Pass, following a deal to bring the game to the subscription service on day one. In June 2022, Microsoft included Hollow Knight: Silksong in its Xbox-Bethesda Showcase, promising a release within the next 12 months. However, in May 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay past the first half of 2023, with marketing and publishing lead Matthew Griffin stating, “We had planned to release in the first half of 2023, but development is still continuing. We're excited by how the game is shaping up, and it's gotten quite big, so we want to take the time to make the game as good as we can.”

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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, a testament to its widespread anticipation. In IGN's review of the original Hollow Knight, we praised its richly compelling world of Hallownest, full of stories to uncover and branching paths that offer extensive choices in exploration. With a high density of secrets and challenging enemies, the game offers an engaging experience that fans are eager to see expanded in Silksong.