The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong has reached a fever pitch following a casual mention by Microsoft in an official Xbox post. Adding to the excitement, recent backend updates to the game's Steam listing have sparked intense speculation about an imminent re-reveal and potential release. These changes, observed on March 24 and documented on SteamDB, include the addition of an opt-in for Hollow Knight: Silksong on GeForce Now, Nvidia’s streaming platform, updated assets, and a significant update to the Steam store page’s legal lines, shifting the copyright from 2019 to 2025 for Team Cherry. This suggests that something related to Hollow Knight: Silksong could be on the horizon, potentially even a 2025 release.
With Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, fans are buzzing with anticipation, hoping for news about Hollow Knight: Silksong. It's been six years since the game's announcement, and while there have been sporadic updates, long periods of silence from Team Cherry have kept the community on edge. January saw a flurry of activity on social media platforms, fueled by cryptic posts from a developer, leading to rampant speculation about a re-reveal and possible launch as a timed exclusive on Nintendo's next-gen console.
When Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, Team Cherry confirmed it would launch on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. It also became one of the most sought-after titles for Game Pass following Microsoft's deal to include it on the service from day one. In June 2022, Microsoft included Hollow Knight: Silksong in its Xbox-Bethesda Showcase, promising 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 marketing and publishing lead Matthew Griffin 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 Hollow Knight from 2017, Silksong carries immense expectations and remains one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. IGN's review of the original game praised its compelling world of Hallownest, rich with story and branching paths that offer numerous choices in exploration, packed with secrets and challenging enemies.
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