Steam Gives Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans False Hope

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Steam Gives Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans False Hope

Key Takeaways

  • A recent Steam backend update for Hollow Knight: Silksong seemingly teased an imminent beta test for the highly anticipated Metroidvania.
  • Fans were left disappointed when it was discovered that over 55,000 Steam games received a similar backend update recently, which means Hollow Knight: Silksong isn’t getting a beta test anytime soon.
  • Many Hollow Knight: Silksong fans are now hoping for more news at the 2024 Game Awards.

As a long-time Hollow Knight fan who’s been eagerly awaiting Silksong since its announcement back in 2019, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions upon learning that recent Steam updates to the game were nothing more than a “nothingburger.” The excitement I felt when I heard about a possible beta test was quickly dashed by the realization that over 55,000 games received similar backend updates. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster, to say the least!

Enthusiasts of the game Hollow Knight: Silksong were initially thrilled by a recent modification on Steam’s backend suggesting a possible upcoming beta test, but later found out it was not the case. The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been unbearable for many, and with 2025 fast approaching, there remains no definite release date for this eagerly awaited Metroidvania game.

Team Cherry initially unveiled “Hollow Knight: Silksong” in 2019, following the phenomenal success of its precursor, “Hollow Knight,” which was released in 2017. Since then, the indie team has been rather tight-lipped about the sequel’s release schedule. Last year, they did offer a development update on “Hollow Knight: Silksong,” mentioning that the game was initially slated for a launch in the first half of 2023, but would now require more time. Since then, there has been no further word from the team, and it’s been over two years since the first reveal of “Hollow Knight: Silksong,” with no release date announced yet.

It’s no surprise that fans have been eagerly trying to guess when Team Cherry will share new information about the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong. Lately, this quest for hints culminated in an intriguing find by Reddit user Frequent-Rest-2171 on SteamDB. They spotted a new update titled “Hollow Knight: Silksong for Beta Testing” hidden within the game’s backend on its Steam storefront listing. However, this exciting discovery turned out to be a misunderstanding in the end. Fans who have been anticipating updates on Hollow Knight: Silksong for years were initially thrilled by the prospect of a beta test, but unfortunately, it was just a false alarm.

Recent Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Update was a Nothingburger

It became apparent on August 27, 2024, that the “Beta Testing” update for Hollow Knight: Silksong wasn’t exclusive to this game, as it was also implemented in the backend systems of over 55,000 Steam games. At present, we don’t know what this update means for Steam games, but it doesn’t appear to foreshadow an immediate announcement for Hollow Knight: Silksong. The idea of a sudden update for the game was also questionable, considering that Hollow Knight: Silksong didn’t make an appearance at Gamescom 2024, a major gaming event that just concluded.

As we approach the final months of 2024, there are only a few gaming events left where Hollow Knight: Silksong might make an appearance. The most likely candidate appears to be the 2024 Game Awards, slated for December 12th. There’s also talk of a PlayStation State of Play in September 2024, but since Hollow Knight: Silksong is a day one Game Pass release, it could be that its marketing rights belong to Xbox. Whether or not we see Hollow Knight: Silksong this year, it looks like a 2024 release might no longer be an option.

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2024-08-30 10:44