After a 15-month silence, Hollow Knight: Silksong has received a Steam package update, reigniting speculation about an imminent shadow release. Explore what this backend activity could mean and how the community is reacting to the possibility of a surprise launch.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Releasing Soon?
Steam Packages Updated After 15 Months
The highly anticipated follow-up to Hollow Knight has resurfaced in discussions following its appearance in April's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Now, recent backend changes on Steam have fueled excitement among fans who believe a release might be closer than expected. On June 3, Twitter (X) user Wario64 spotted modifications to Silksong’s "packages" on SteamDB.
Package updates generally signal that a game is still under active development. The fact that these packages were altered after remaining static for over a year is a promising sign of forward momentum, much to the delight of the fanbase. This is particularly noteworthy because the game’s last SteamDB update in March coincided with its brief appearance during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.
Although nothing is official, a similar reveal could be in the works. With Summer Game Fest 2025 approaching, along with the Xbox Games Showcase and PlayStation State of Play, developer Team Cherry has several major platforms to share news about the long-awaited sequel.
Could a Shadow Drop Be Imminent?
As is tradition within the Silksong community, any update—no matter how small—triggers intense speculation about the game's launch timing. With the Nintendo Switch 2 launching this week, some fans are hopeful that Silksong could receive a surprise release alongside the new console.
Twitter user @Papa_Kutz shared Wario64’s SteamDB findings, suggesting this update might point to a shadow drop for the Switch 2. User @switcheroo99 expressed hope that the game might finally launch this week. Other community members, however, joke about "taking another dose of copium" regarding any real news arriving during the upcoming event-filled weekend.
Regardless, fan enthusiasm is understandable. Between the recent backend updates and numerous gaming showcases this week, there are plenty of opportunities for Team Cherry to make an announcement. A playable version of Hollow Knight: Silksong is also scheduled for display at an Australian museum in September, potentially indicating a release window around that time.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is planned for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. For the latest news and updates on the game, be sure to read our article below.
