Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Update Hints at 2025 Release

The buzz around Hollow Knight: Silksong has reached a fever pitch following recent developments that suggest a re-reveal and potential release might be on the horizon. Microsoft's recent mention of the game in an official Xbox post, coupled with backend changes to the game’s Steam listing, has set the gaming community abuzz with anticipation.

On March 24, keen-eyed fans across social media, Reddit, and Discord noticed updates to the Steam metadata of Hollow Knight: Silksong. According to SteamDB, these updates included an opt-in for the game on GeForce Now, Nvidia's video game streaming platform, along with changed assets and a significant update to the Steam store page's legal lines. The copyright notice now lists Hollow Knight as copyright Team Cherry 2025, moving away from the previous 2019 designation. These changes suggest that something related to Hollow Knight: Silksong could be imminent, possibly hinting at a 2025 release.

With Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, fans are eagerly waiting to see if this event will bring news about Hollow Knight: Silksong. The game was initially announced six years ago, and since then, there have been sporadic updates amidst long periods of silence from Team Cherry. January saw a flurry of activity on X/Twitter from one developer, fueling speculation about a re-reveal during the Switch 2 Direct and a potential launch on Nintendo's next-gen console as a timed exclusive.

It's important to recall that when Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, Team Cherry confirmed its launch platforms as Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the game is highly anticipated on Microsoft's Game Pass, following a deal to bring it to the subscription service on day one.

In June 2022, Hollow Knight: Silksong was featured in Microsoft's Xbox-Bethesda Showcase, with a promise that everything showcased 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 development was ongoing and the game had grown significantly. Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry's marketing and publishing lead, expressed excitement about the game's progress and their commitment to making it as good as possible.

As the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2017 game Hollow Knight, Silksong carries immense expectations and remains one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. IGN's review of Hollow Knight praised the game's compelling world, Hallownest, and its rich storytelling, branching paths, and challenging enemies, highlighting the game's depth and replayability.

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