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

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for quite some time now. The anticipation has grown to such a level that even a fleeting mention, such as the one made by Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post, can spark renewed excitement among fans hoping for a 2025 release.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the impressive milestone of over $5 billion paid to independent developers through the program. The post celebrates the success of various ID@Xbox launches, including Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amidst discussing upcoming titles, Richards casually dropped the name Hollow Knight: Silksong:

"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!"

While this mention doesn't pinpoint an exact release date, it hints that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be on the horizon, especially given the release windows of other mentioned games. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 release window. This could suggest that Silksong might also be within reach.

The wait for Silksong has been nearly six years since its initial announcement, fueling fans' impatience and speculation. The reaction from the Silksong community on Reddit reflects a mix of humor and irony, characteristic of groups bonded over anticipation. One user on the Silksong subreddit asked, "Where's the bait?" while another humorously referenced the Squid Game Season 2 scene, indicating a sense of déjà vu with the recurring teases.

The community has embraced the waiting game, with one post likening their collective experience to a "circus," accompanied by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme. Amidst the speculation, there's a hopeful yet joking sentiment that news about Hollow Knight: Silksong might be revealed during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Team Cherry's vague posts around the Switch 2 reveal have only added fuel to the fire, leaving believers hopeful and doubters skeptical.

The humorous response to Xbox's casual mention of Silksong came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who quipped, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," encapsulating the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by the community.