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"Silksong Steam Update Sparks Fan Speculation"

Author:Kristen Update:May 22,2025

The anticipation surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong has been reignited with recent minor updates to its Steam metadata, sparking renewed hope among fans for the game's release. These updates, which include compatibility with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform and changes in hidden assets and legal information, suggest that something Silksong-related could be on the horizon. Notably, the copyright listing has been updated from 2019 to 2025, hinting at potential developments. Fans, eager for any news, have been closely monitoring events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct, hoping for a glimpse of Silksong. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, expectations are once again building.

Silksong Steam Metadata Update Has Fans Reaching For Copium

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

Silksong Steam Metadata Update Has Fans Reaching For Copium

The excitement was further fueled by an Xbox Indies post on Xbox Wire, where Silksong was mentioned alongside other upcoming titles. ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, mentioning previous hits and upcoming releases such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak, all set to launch within this year. The inclusion of Silksong in this lineup has led fans to speculate that it might also see a release soon, although no specific dates have been confirmed.

Silksong Steam Metadata Update Has Fans Reaching For Copium

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

First revealed in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially intended as a DLC but evolved into a full-scale sequel due to its scope and uniqueness. A gameplay trailer was showcased in 2022 during the Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising a release within the following 12 months. However, Team Cherry announced a delay in 2023, pushing the release beyond the first half of the year. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, reassured fans via a social media post that Silksong is indeed real and in development, with a future release planned.

Silksong Steam Metadata Update Has Fans Reaching For Copium

First Revealed in February 2019

With these recent updates and mentions, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation for any Silksong-related announcements. Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to launch on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. While no official release date has been confirmed by Team Cherry, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for the latest developments.