"Hollow Knight: Silksong Mention Sparks Excitement in Gaming Community"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and even the slightest mention, such as the one from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post, has reignited excitement about a potential 2025 release. In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, mentioning over $5 billion paid to independent developers. The post celebrated past successes like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, and then turned to upcoming titles, stating:

"Looking ahead, our lineup is incredible with upcoming games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak to play across the whole Xbox universe… and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!"

This mention suggests that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be on the horizon, although the timeframe remains broad—from now until the end of time. The other games mentioned have more specific release dates: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 window. This could imply that Silksong's release might be within reach.

It's been roughly six years since the announcement of Silksong, and fans are understandably eager for updates. The reactions on the Silksong subreddit reflect a mix of humor and impatience. One fan asked, "Where's the bait?" while another humorously referenced Squid Game, saying, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" and sharing an image of protagonist Seong Gi-hun declaring, "I have played these games before!"

The community has bonded over this prolonged wait, with one user noting that "we" — the Silksong faithful — have become a "circus at this point," illustrated with the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme. The prevailing sentiment is a mix of hope and irony, with some fans speculating that news might come on April 2 during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct. Team Cherry added fuel to these speculations with some vague posts around the Switch 2 reveal, leading to a mix of hope and skepticism among fans. One commenter humorously remarked, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack," in response to the circus meme.

Amidst the speculation and cycles of excitement, Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge's response to Xbox's casual mention of Silksong encapsulated the community's sentiment perfectly: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."