Silksong Steam Metadata Update Has Fans Reaching For Copium

Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates

Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update

Exciting news for fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong! The game's Steam metadata has recently been updated, sparking renewed hope for its release. According to SteamDB, the update on March 24 included opting Silksong into GeForce NOW, ensuring compatibility with NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform upon its eventual launch.

Additionally, there have been subtle 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 these updates don't confirm an imminent release, they suggest that something related to Silksong might be on the horizon. The gaming community, eager for any news, has been vocal on platforms like PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct, hoping for updates.

With the recent Steam update and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, anticipation among fans is once again building.

Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles

Further fueling excitement, Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post on March 18. ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, which has paid out over $5 billion to indie developers. In his article, Richards reviewed the success of previous launches like Balatro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Phasmophobia, and teased the upcoming lineup, which includes Silksong.

Richards 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 suggests that Silksong might follow a similar timeline, although no specific release date has been confirmed.

First Revealed in February 2019

Silksong was first unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019 as a full-scale sequel to the beloved Hollow Knight. Originally intended as a DLC, it grew into a standalone project due to its scope and uniqueness. A gameplay trailer was showcased at the Xbox-Bethesda event in 2022, with Microsoft promising that all featured games would be available within the next 12 months.

However, in 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the initial release window set for the first half of that year, assuring continued development and future updates as the release neared. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, confirmed on Twitter (X) on January 18 that "Yes, the game is real, progressing, and will release." While this statement is somewhat vague, it's enough to keep fans hopeful.

With the latest updates and news, the gaming community eagerly awaits more information on Silksong. The game is planned for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Although Team Cherry has not yet announced an official release date, fans can stay updated by following our coverage.