"Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Update Hints at 2025 Release"

The recent buzz around Hollow Knight: Silksong has fans buzzing with anticipation following subtle yet significant updates. On March 24, keen-eyed enthusiasts noticed changes in the game's Steam metadata, as documented on SteamDB. These updates included an opt-in feature for Hollow Knight: Silksong on GeForce Now, Nvidia's game streaming service, along with modified assets. Notably, the legal copyright on the Steam store page was updated to reflect Team Cherry 2025, hinting at a possible release year.

These developments suggest that an announcement or even a release of Hollow Knight: Silksong could be imminent. With Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, speculation is rife that fans might finally get some concrete news.

It's been a long six years since Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, marked by sporadic updates and long stretches of silence from Team Cherry. The anticipation reached a fever pitch in January, when cryptic social media posts from a developer fueled speculation about a potential reveal during the Switch 2 Direct, and possibly a launch as a timed 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. It's also highly anticipated for Xbox Game Pass, following Microsoft's agreement with Team Cherry to bring the game to its subscription service on day one.

In June 2022, Microsoft featured 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, stating that they needed more time to polish the game, which had grown significantly in scope.

As the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2017 game, Hollow Knight, Silksong carries immense expectations. It remains one of the most wishlisted games on Steam, testament to its fanbase's eagerness. IGN's review of the original Hollow Knight praised its compelling world, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore its branching paths, a sentiment that fans hope will carry over into Silksong.

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