Hollow Knight: Silksong Surprise Drop May Be Imminent, According to Mysterious Xbox Store Update

A curious update to the Xbox Store has stirred frenzy in the Hollow Knight community, fueling new speculation that Team Cherry’s long-awaited sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, could be launching sooner than anyone expected.

Eagle-eyed fans first noticed changes to Silksong’s Xbox Store listing early this morning, with metadata tweaks and a refreshed store page description. While no official release date has been provided by developer Team Cherry or Microsoft, this behind-the-scenes update is often a strong indicator that a release date—or even a shadow drop—might be on the horizon.

Adding even more weight to the rumor mill is Silksong’s inclusion among a handful of indie titles reportedly featured in a backend update related to the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. Details of the showcase remain tightly under wraps, but insider sources suggest Silksong could either appear with a definitive launch date or, in an increasingly popular trend, drop immediately following the event.

Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced in 2019 and has since become one of the most anticipated indie games ever. Despite multiple appearances at gaming events and features in Nintendo Directs and Xbox presentations, concrete release details have remained elusive. The fervor reached new heights last year when Team Cherry delayed the release indefinitely, citing a need for more development time to meet fan expectations.

The latest Xbox Store activity is the first tangible sign in months that progress is being made behind the scenes, and it has ignited hope across social media and gaming forums. Some fans are already speculating that this could tie into a wider Game Pass deal, as Silksong has been confirmed for release on the service since 2022.

Whether this store update points to an imminent surprise release or just backend housekeeping remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong is surging once again, and fans should keep their eyes on the Xbox Showcase for what could be the moment they’ve been waiting over four years for.