Gaming News One of the most anticipated video games of 2024 just appeared in this store and everyone thought it was an April Fool’s joke
One of the most anticipated games has just gotten its own page on one of the many online stores and players aren’t sure how to react. While some argue that the release is imminent, others are convinced that it is an April Fool’s joke. We take stock.
To say that Hollow Knight fans are waiting for the sequel is an understatement. Since its announcement 5 years ago, Hollow Knight: Silksong unleashes passions, players sometimes speculate about the release date or even the release at all. But on this April 1st, a spark called everything into question: The title received its own page in the Xbox Store.
The game gives its (small) news
This is done with complete discretion Hollow Knight: Silksong has been assigned a page in the Microsoft Store that does not provide a release date or additional information. The site appeared on April 1stSome players claim that this is another snub from Team Cherry. However, nothing indicates a prank. Xbox senior content planner Nick Zuclich also posted a special post on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
The project was originally announced as DLC Silk Song quickly became too big, even to the point where it was reworked as a standalone game. But since the announcement on February 14, 2019, the developers are Team Cherry has not leaked any information, leaving fans completely confused. As the title has become a meme in the community, it has taken on an almost mystical status, leading players to speculate on a possible release announcement at every video game event.
Closer than you think?
If no real tangible information emerges from all of this, some players have still pointed the finger ESRB rating of the title, which indicates this The game should probably already be playable to receive a rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board. However, according to its website, ESRB reviewers “do not necessarily play games during the review process for a variety of reasons” and tend to rely more on information provided by developers.
Originally planned for the first half of 2023, Silk Song has been postponed indefinitely. Team Cherry, through its marketing manager Matthew Griffin, stated in May of that year that it was “excited about the way the game is evolving” and stated that it wanted to “take the time to make it as good as it can be.” “. After an extremely popular debut (rated 90/100 on Metacritic), Hollow Knight: Silksong is still popular one of the most anticipated games of 2024. This new page in the Microsoft online store may already exist in the eShop and PSN the new step towards an upcoming release.
