The anticipation surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong has reached a fever pitch following recent developments. Microsoft's mention of the game in an Xbox post, coupled with significant backend changes to its Steam listing, has sparked widespread speculation about an imminent re-reveal and potential release.

On March 24, the Steam metadata for Hollow Knight: Silksong was updated, as documented on SteamDB. These updates included an opt-in for the game on GeForce Now, Nvidia's video game streaming platform, along with modified assets and a notable change to the Steam store page's legal lines. The copyright notice now lists Team Cherry as 2025, hinting at a possible release year.

These updates suggest that Hollow Knight: Silksong may be gearing up for a significant announcement. With Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, fans are eagerly awaiting any news that might be revealed during the event.

It's been six years since Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, and while there have been intermittent updates, long periods of silence from Team Cherry have left fans hungry for more information. January saw a flurry of activity on X/Twitter from a developer, fueling speculation about a potential re-reveal during the Switch 2 Direct. There's even talk of Silksong being a timed launch exclusive for Nintendo's next-gen console.

When Hollow Knight: Silksong was initially announced, Team Cherry confirmed it would launch on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. The game is also highly anticipated on Microsoft's Game Pass, following a deal to bring it to the subscription service on day one.

In June 2022, Microsoft included Hollow Knight: Silksong in its Xbox-Bethesda Showcase, promising that all showcased games would be playable within the next 12 months. However, in May 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay past 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 2017 game Hollow Knight, Silksong carries enormous expectations. It remains one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. IGN's review of Hollow Knight praised its compelling world of Hallownest, rich storytelling, and the high density of secrets and challenging enemies that make it a worthwhile experience.

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