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

The buzz around Hollow Knight: Silksong has reached a fever pitch following recent updates and hints from various sources. On March 24, keen-eyed fans noticed significant changes to the game's Steam listing, as tracked on SteamDB. These updates included an opt-in for Hollow Knight: Silksong on GeForce Now, alterations to the game's assets, and a crucial change in the legal lines on the Steam store page. The copyright now reads Team Cherry 2025, suggesting a potential release year, a shift from the previous 2019 copyright.

These developments have fueled speculation that a re-reveal and perhaps even a release might be imminent. This speculation is further intensified with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2. Fans are eagerly awaiting this event, hoping for news about Hollow Knight: Silksong, especially given its confirmed launch platforms at announcement—Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Moreover, its inclusion in Microsoft's Game Pass following a deal with Team Cherry adds to the anticipation for a day-one release on the subscription service.

It has been six years since Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, and while there have been sporadic updates, the community has endured long periods of silence from Team Cherry. The excitement reached a new high in January, driven by cryptic social media activity from one of the developers, sparking rampant speculation about a potential re-reveal during the Switch 2 Direct and a possible timed launch exclusive on Nintendo's next-gen console.

Historically, Hollow Knight: Silksong made an appearance at Microsoft's Xbox-Bethesda Showcase in June 2022, where it was announced that all showcased games would be playable within the next 12 months. However, in May 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of 2023, stating that the game had grown significantly and they needed more time to polish it. Matthew Griffin, Team Cherry's marketing and publishing lead, expressed excitement about the game's development but emphasized the need to ensure its quality.

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, a testament to its anticipated impact on the gaming community. IGN's review of the original Hollow Knight praised its rich, compelling world, full of secrets and challenging enemies, underscoring the high bar set for Silksong.

With all these developments, the gaming community is on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting any news that could confirm the long-awaited release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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