Silksong Steam Metadata Update Has Fans Reaching For Copium

Hollow Knight: Silksong enthusiasts have been buzzing with renewed excitement due to recent updates to the game's Steam metadata, offering a glimmer of hope for its much-anticipated release. Dive into the details of these changes and discover how Silksong was highlighted in an Xbox Wire post, potentially signaling that the game could be closer to launch than we think.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

A wave of optimism has swept through the Hollow Knight: Silksong community following a minor update to the game’s Steam metadata. As reported by SteamDB, the update on March 24 marked Silksong’s inclusion in GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform, ensuring compatibility upon release. Additionally, there have been subtle modifications to the game’s hidden assets and legal information, with the copyright now reflecting Team Cherry 2025, a shift from its initial 2019 listing. While nothing has been officially confirmed, these tweaks hint at potential upcoming news or events related to Silksong. Eager fans, who have been vocal at events like PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct, are now more hopeful than ever, especially with the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further fueling the anticipation, Silksong was name-dropped in an Xbox Wire post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards. In his March 18 article, Richards highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, mentioning past hits like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia. He then teased the upcoming lineup, which includes Silksong alongside Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak. While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak have confirmed release dates in 2024 and 2025, Silksong's mention alongside these titles suggests it may be nearing its own release window, though no official confirmation has been made yet.

First Revealed in February 2019

Originally unveiled in February 2019, Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially conceived as a DLC for the original Hollow Knight but evolved into a full-fledged sequel due to its expansive scope. A gameplay trailer was showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft promising its availability within the next 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of the year, committing to ongoing development and future updates. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, reassured fans via Twitter (X) on January 18 that "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release," providing a small but significant reassurance to the community.

With these recent developments, fans are eagerly awaiting more concrete news about Hollow Knight: Silksong. The game is slated for release 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, the community remains hopeful and vigilant for any further updates. Stay tuned for more information on this highly anticipated title!