The buzz around Hollow Knight: Silksong has reached a fever pitch following Microsoft's mention of the game in an official Xbox post, coupled with recent backend changes to its Steam listing. On March 24, the Steam metadata for Hollow Knight: Silksong was updated, as noted by avid fans across various social media platforms, including Reddit and Discord. According to SteamDB, these updates include an opt-in for GeForce Now, changes to assets, and a significant update to the legal section of the Steam store page, shifting the copyright from 2019 to 2025. This suggests that a re-reveal and potential 2025 release could be on the horizon, especially with Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2.
It's been six years since the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong, with sporadic updates and long stretches of silence from Team Cherry. However, January saw a flurry of activity that reignited speculation, particularly due to cryptic posts on X/Twitter from one of the developers. This led fans to speculate about a possible re-reveal during the upcoming Switch 2 Direct, and even a potential timed exclusive release on Nintendo’s next-generation console. When initially announced, Team Cherry confirmed that Silksong would launch on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, following a deal with Microsoft, it's slated to be a day-one release on Game Pass, making it one of the most anticipated titles for the service.
In June 2022, Hollow Knight: Silksong made an appearance at Microsoft’s Xbox-Bethesda Showcase, with assurances that everything shown would be playable within the next 12 months. However, in May 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of 2023, with Matthew Griffin, the marketing and publishing lead, 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.”
As the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2017 game Hollow Knight, Silksong carries immense expectations. It remains one of the most wishlisted titles on Steam. IGN's review of the original Hollow Knight praised its rich, compelling world of Hallownest, full of secrets and challenging enemies, highlighting the game's depth and replayability.
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