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

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and even a casual mention from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post has reignited the fervor among those hoping for a 2025 release. In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, which has paid over $5 billion to independent developers. The post celebrates past hits like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, and then teases upcoming titles, including:

"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 has sparked speculation about a potential release window for Hollow Knight: Silksong, especially since Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 window. This could suggest that Silksong might be within reach.

Given it's been roughly six years since the announcement of Silksong, fans are understandably impatient. The reactions on the Silksong subreddit reflect a mix of humor and irony. One user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another shared an image from Squid Game Season 2 with protagonist Seong Gi-hun saying, "I have played these games before!"

The community has bonded over their shared anticipation, with one post humorously noting that the Silksong faithful have become a "circus at this point," accompanied by the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format. The prevailing sentiment oscillates between hope and jest, with many believing that news might drop during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, especially after some teasing from developer Team Cherry around the official reveal of the Switch 2.

Amidst the speculation and cycles of hope and doubt, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, encapsulated the community's sentiment perfectly: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong." This humorous take underscores the ongoing anticipation and playful frustration among fans as they continue to wait for concrete news about Hollow Knight: Silksong.