Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Update Hints at 2025 Release

The recent buzz around Hollow Knight: Silksong has reignited excitement among fans, following a casual mention by Microsoft and significant backend updates to the game's Steam listing. On March 24, as noted across various social platforms like Reddit and Discord, the Steam metadata for Hollow Knight: Silksong underwent changes. These updates, detailed on SteamDB, included an opt-in for the game on GeForce Now, changes to assets, and a notable update to the Steam store page's legal lines, shifting the copyright from Team Cherry 2019 to 2025. This suggests that a re-reveal and potential release might be on the horizon, possibly aligning with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 Direct on April 2.

It's been six years since Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, with intermittent updates from Team Cherry fueling ongoing speculation. January saw heightened activity, with cryptic social media posts from a developer sparking rumors about a re-reveal during the Switch 2 Direct, possibly as a timed launch exclusive for Nintendo's next-gen console. Originally announced for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch, Silksong has also been confirmed for a day-one release on Microsoft's Game Pass, following a deal with Team Cherry.

Microsoft's inclusion of Hollow Knight: Silksong in its Xbox-Bethesda Showcase in June 2022, with a promise of all showcased titles being playable within the next 12 months, had set expectations high. However, in May 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay past the first half of 2023, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the game's quality. Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry's marketing and publishing lead, stated, "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 a sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight from 2017, Silksong carries immense anticipation and remains one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. IGN's review of Hollow Knight praised the game's rich world of Hallownest, its compelling story, and the vast array of secrets and challenging enemies, underscoring the high expectations for its sequel.

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