"Hollow Knight: Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post, Sparks Community Excitement"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for quite some time. The anticipation has been so intense that even a brief 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, noting that over $5 billion have been paid to independent developers. The post celebrates past ID@Xbox launches such as Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amidst discussions of 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 suggests that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be released anytime between now and the distant future. The other games mentioned have specific release dates: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak with a tentative 2025 window. This implies that Silksong might be closer to release than previously thought.

Given that it's been approximately six years since the announcement of Silksong, fans are understandably eager for updates. The reaction from the Silksong community reflects a mix of humor and impatience. On the Silksong subreddit, one user asked, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2, captioned "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" with Seong Gi-hun saying, "I have played these games before!"

The community's response blends jest and irony, showcasing a group bonded over their shared wait. One post humorously referred to the Silksong community as a "circus at this point," using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format to drive the point home.

Amidst the speculation, many fans hope for news during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Developer Team Cherry's vague posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2 have fueled this hope. While some remain optimistic, others are skeptical, with one commenter jesting, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack," in response to the circus meme.

The range of reactions to Xbox's casual mention of Silksong showcases the community's mix of hope and doubt. However, the most amusing response came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who quipped, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."