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

Fans of the beloved game Hollow Knight have been eagerly anticipating the release of its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong. The wait has been so intense that even a fleeting mention from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post has sparked renewed excitement among those hoping for a 2025 release.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the program's success, mentioning that over $5 billion have been paid to independent developers. The post celebrates past ID@Xbox successes such as Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amid discussions about upcoming games, Richards casually mentioned:

"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 hints that Hollow Knight: Silksong might be on the horizon, although no specific release date was given. The other games mentioned have release dates or windows: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak is slated for 2025, suggesting that Silksong could be arriving soon.

Given that it's been nearly six years since the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong, fans are understandably eager for any news. The community's reactions on the Silksong subreddit showcase a mix of humor and impatience. One user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another shared a Squid Game Season 2 scene with the caption "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" indicating a playful yet skeptical response.

The community has bonded over the long wait, and some users humorously referred to themselves as a "circus at this point," using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format to illustrate their collective anticipation. There's a prevailing hope, mixed with jest, that news about Hollow Knight: Silksong might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, especially after Team Cherry's cryptic posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2.

Amid the speculation, Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge's comment captured the community's sentiment perfectly: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," reflecting the ongoing cycle of hope and doubt surrounding the eagerly awaited sequel.