Hollow Knight: Silksong Gets Casual Mention in Xbox Indies Post, Sends Community Into a Fervor

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for what feels like an eternity. The anticipation has reached such a fever pitch that even the slightest mention, like the one dropped by Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post, can set the community ablaze with speculation, particularly about a potential 2025 release.

On Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards shared an insightful post about how the program has disbursed over $5 billion to independent developers. The post highlights the successes of past ID@Xbox launches, including Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. It's in the section about upcoming games that fans got a thrilling mention:

"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 brief mention has fueled speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be on the horizon, possibly aligning with the release windows of the other mentioned titles. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak tentatively for 2025. The inclusion of Silksong in this list suggests that fans might not have to wait much longer.

It's been approximately six years since the announcement of Silksong, and fans are understandably growing impatient. The reactions on the Silksong subreddit reflect a mix of humor and frustration. One commenter quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2, captioning it with, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" The community's shared experience of waiting has fostered a unique blend of camaraderie and irony, with one fan describing the situation as a "circus at this point," using a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme to illustrate their point.

Amidst the speculation, many fans are holding out hope for an announcement during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Team Cherry's vague posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2 have only added fuel to the fire. While some remain hopeful, others are more skeptical, with one commenter humorously referring to the community as an "[$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."

The varied reactions to Xbox's casual mention of Silksong encapsulate the rollercoaster of emotions that fans have been experiencing. Perhaps the most poignant response came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who quipped, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," perfectly capturing the community's mix of anticipation and jest.