"Silksong Mention Sparks Excitement in Gaming Community"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for what feels like an eternity. The anticipation is so intense that even a brief mention, such as the one made by Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post, has reignited hopes for a 2025 release.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards discussed the success of the program, which has paid out over $5 billion to independent developers. The post highlighted past hits like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. However, it was the section about upcoming games that caught everyone's attention, with Richards mentioning:

"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 statement essentially confirms that Hollow Knight: Silksong is on the horizon, though the exact timing remains elusive. The other games mentioned have specific release dates: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 window. This suggests that Silksong could be within reach.

The wait for Silksong has been agonizing, with nearly six years passing since its announcement. The fanbase's reaction to this latest mention is a mix of humor and impatience. On the Silksong subreddit, one user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another shared a Squid Game Season 2 scene of Seong Gi-hun saying, "I have played these games before!" in response to the mention by Xbox.

The community's playful yet ironic tone reflects the shared experience of waiting for updates. One post likened the Silksong community to a "circus at this point," using a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme to drive the point home.

Amid the speculation, many fans are holding out hope for an announcement during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Developer Team Cherry has added fuel to these rumors with some cryptic posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2. While some fans remain hopeful, others are skeptical, with one commenter humorously referring to the community as an "[$8] Mega Buffoon Pack" in response to the circus meme.

The mix of hope and doubt is palpable, but perhaps the most amusing reaction came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who remarked, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," capturing the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with eagerly awaiting this long-awaited sequel.