"Silksong Mention Sparks Excitement in Xbox Community"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and even a brief mention from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post has sparked renewed excitement and speculation about a potential 2025 release.

In a recent Xbox Wire post, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, mentioning that over $5 billion has been paid to independent developers. The post celebrated past ID@Xbox launches such as Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amid discussions about upcoming games, Richards dropped a significant hint:

"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, possibly aligning with the release windows of other mentioned games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (set for April 24), Descenders Next (April 9), and FBC: Firebreak (tentatively slated for 2025).

The anticipation for Silksong has been building for nearly six years since its announcement, and fans are understandably eager for any news. The Silksong community on Reddit has responded with a mix of humor and irony. One commenter jokingly asked, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2, captioned, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" reflecting the community's playful yet weary anticipation.

The Silksong subreddit has embraced the waiting game, with one user describing the community as a "circus at this point," accompanied by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme, emphasizing the absurdity of the prolonged wait. The hope among fans is that news might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, fueled by some teasing posts from developer Team Cherry around the Switch 2 reveal.

Amidst the hope and skepticism, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, humorously remarked, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," capturing the community's playful yet poignant sentiment about the ongoing wait for this highly anticipated game.