We all had been feeding on copium that Hollow Knight Silksong will be “coming soon” with no update from Team Cherry. However, all the speculations can be thrown into a trash can, as there’s something worth talking about. After a long wait, Team Cherry has pushed a shadow update on Steam, grabbing everyone’s attention.
New speculations suggest that Hollow Knight Silksong will be shadow-dropped during the Summer Game Fest. Moreover, with the Nintendo Switch 2 release, that possibility becomes more viable. Take this speculation with a grain of salt, but again, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
There’s a high chance Hollow Knight Silksong may be shadowdropped
It’s been almost six years since fans got their first look at Hollow Knight Silksong, sometime around February 2019. Team Cherry just left us fans waiting on a bench during a cold winter night with no blankets. Our hope got lit again as we got a glimpse of it during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022. But you know what happened after, take a guess? Yes, more waiting.
The never-ending loop of anticipation almost led fans to believe the game is only a myth. However, that changed, as it was officially revealed in a Steam trailer that it would arrive in 2025, with no solid date. Will that lead to another delay? Not likely.
On June 3, 2025, a hidden update was added to Hollow Knight Silksong‘s Steam page. With no brief explanation or announcement from Team Cherry, it is possible that Silksong might just be closer than we think. Don’t mean to be like an internet theorist, but let’s connect some dots.
Nintendo Switch 2 was released on June 5, 2025, and they’ll need games to keep the show going. It was proven by Bethesda that shadow drops work great if the fanbase is already huge. Thus, cutting off the requirement for additional marketing and trailer release.
Summer Game Fest could be one of the biggest moments to drop the announcement for Hollow Knight Silksong‘s launch. The surprise element will break the internet for sure, and fans will dive into it without any delays. This could be a good marketing move as well. We all know how well Oblivion Remastered did after being shadow-dropped.
Shadow dropping games is more fun than going through waiting periods following teaser trailers
2025 looks like a good year as we fans have received hits like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Oblivion Remastered, and more. However, it is also plagued by an exhausting trend of delays, which even hit our beloved Rockstar. Isn’t it better to drop the game without giving promises to the players?
Think of it, back in the old days, games weren’t marketed as much as they are today. The reason everyone is curious about GTA 6 is that Rockstar won’t spill any beans. Team Cherry is likely following the same idea, as nobody has any clue what the game would be like. It’s curiosity that does the job, not a consistent update on game progress.
Shadow dropping games sounds even more exciting because fans don’t have to wait longer for release. The flood gates are opened immediately, instead of in a controlled surgical manner. Result? Fans dive into the game immediately to feed their curiosity.
However, there are some caveats. If you shadow drop an unfinished videogame, don’t think people clap for you. Still, knowing Team Cherry’s dedication towards the Hollow Knight franchise, our hope will surely be fulfilled with Silksong. The only question remains when exactly.
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