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, and the wait has been so intense that even a brief mention by Xbox in an ID@Xbox post has sparked excitement and speculation about a possible 2025 release.

In a recent Xbox Wire post, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the program's success, noting that over $5 billion has been paid to independent developers. The post celebrated past successes with games like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amidst the list 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 has led fans to speculate about the release timeline for Hollow Knight: Silksong, especially given the release dates for the other mentioned games: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak tentatively slated for 2025. This suggests that Silksong might not be too far off.

The anticipation for Silksong is palpable, as it's been approximately six years since its announcement. The fan reactions on the Silksong subreddit reflect a mix of humor and irony, indicative of a community bonded by their wait. One fan commented, "Where's the bait?" while another humorously referenced a scene from Squid Game Season 2, saying, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" and adding an image of protagonist Seong Gi-hun declaring, "I have played these games before!"

The Silksong community's self-awareness was evident in a post describing their collective wait as a "circus at this point," using a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme to drive the point home. The prevailing sentiment oscillates between hope and jest, with many fans jokingly suggesting that news might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Team Cherry's vague posts around the Switch 2 reveal have only added fuel to these speculations.

Amidst the speculation and humor, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, encapsulated the community's sentiment perfectly, saying, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," highlighting the prolonged wait and the fans' enduring hope and doubt.

For the latest updates and to join the conversation, fans are encouraged to visit the Silksong subreddit and stay tuned for any official announcements from Team Cherry.