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

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly anticipating updates on the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and a recent mention by Xbox in an ID@Xbox post has reignited their excitement, with many hopeful for a 2025 release.

On Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, noting that over $5 billion has been paid to independent developers. The post celebrated past successes like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. In a section about upcoming games, Richards 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 on the horizon, potentially aligning with the release windows of other mentioned games—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak in 2025.

The anticipation for Silksong has been building since its announcement about six years ago, and fans are understandably eager for any news. The Silksong community's reactions on platforms like Reddit reflect a mix of humor and impatience. One commenter on the Silksong subreddit quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another humorously referenced the Squid Game Season 2 scene, saying, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" and shared an image of protagonist Seong Gi-hun declaring, "I have played these games before!"

The community's blend of jest and irony showcases the camaraderie formed among fans waiting for updates. One post likened the Silksong faithful to a "circus at this point," using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme to drive the point home. Amidst the speculation, there's a prevailing hope that news about Hollow Knight: Silksong might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Team Cherry's cryptic social media posts around the Switch 2 reveal have only added to the anticipation.

While some fans cling to hope, others embrace the doubt, with one commenter humorously stating, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack," in response to the circus meme. Amidst the swirling speculation sparked by Xbox's casual mention of Silksong, Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge offered a witty perspective: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."

The journey of waiting for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to be a rollercoaster of emotions for its dedicated fanbase.