Silksong Steam Metadata Update Has Fans Reaching For Copium

Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been given a glimmer of hope with recent updates to the game's Steam metadata. These subtle changes have sparked excitement and speculation among fans eagerly awaiting the game's release. Let's delve into the details of these updates and other recent mentions of Silksong.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

The Steam page for Hollow Knight: Silksong saw a minor update on March 24, as reported by SteamDB. The update included opting-in for GeForce NOW, ensuring compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, there were changes in 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 no official announcements have been made, these updates suggest that news or an event related to Silksong might be on the horizon. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any news, often flooding comment sections of gaming events like PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct with their hopes and questions.

With the minor update on Steam and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, anticipation for Silksong news is once again building among the community.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further fueling speculation, 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 then teased the upcoming lineup, which included 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: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak in 2025. This has led fans to speculate that Silksong might also be released soon, though no specific date has been confirmed.

First Revealed in February 2019

Hollow Knight: Silksong was first revealed by Team Cherry in February 2019 as a full-scale sequel to the original Hollow Knight. Initially planned as a DLC, it grew too large and unique to be contained within the original game. A gameplay trailer was showcased in the 2022 Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising that all shown content would be available within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, promising continued development and updates as the release approached.

Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (X) on January 18 that Silksong is real, in development, and will be released. While this statement offers little detail, it has been a source of comfort for fans desperate for any sign of progress.

With these recent updates and mentions, the anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to grow. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Although no official release date has been announced by Team Cherry, fans are hopeful that more information will be forthcoming. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest news on Hollow Knight: Silksong!