Fans' long and patient wait for news on Hollow Knight: Silksong has come to an end, as the game made a surprise appearance during the Xbox and Bethesda event of Summer Game Fest, with the developer confirming it will be releasing Day One on Xbox Game Pass. First announced back in 2019, the highly-anticipated sequel to 2017's Hollow Knight has been at the forefront of fans' minds for some years now, but the title being closely linked to Nintendo meant many expected they wouldn't hear news of its release until the next Nintendo Direct.

Details on Hollow Knight: Silksong and its development have been sparse since the game was first announced, but fans have kept hope for the title alive during almost every Nintendo Indie Direct Showcase event. Not only are official Nintendo channels spammed with calls for the game during these events, but Silksong also regularly trends across social media as fans express their hope for new gameplay, trailers, and a release date. Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have been eager to hear more from independent developer and publisher Team Cherry, but the team itself is made up of only a handful of people, which can cause limitations when it comes to development.

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The Xbox and Bethesda event at Summer Game Fest 2022 might not have been where fans expected to finally learn news on Hollow Knight: Silksong, but Xbox has confirmed the title will a Game Pass Day One launch. Announcing the news with a trailer, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can expect to finally get their hands on Hollow Knight: Silksong from the day of its release - though this exact date still remains a mystery.

While the news comes from Xbox and not Nintendo, not every Hollow Knight: Silksong fan was taken aback by the reveal thanks to a tease from a supposed insider. Just days before the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, a leaker by the name of The Snitch took to Twitter to hint at the announcement, and with a proven track record of recent correct leaks including the release date of The Last of Us Part 1 and a full breakdown of the June PlayStation State of Play, many fans felt forewarned about Hollow Knight: Silksong's Xbox Game Pass release.

Whether expecting the reveal or not, new details on Hollow Knight: Silksong come as welcome news to many who were growing concerned over the game's lack of development updates. While many were doubtful the game would be releasing anytime soon, the news of its Game Pass inclusion could well mean a release date announcement is on the way. The news could even bolster new interest in Xbox Game Pass, as the service has secured yet another highly-anticipated Day One release in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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