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

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting updates on the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, with the anticipation reaching fever pitch after a recent mention by Xbox in an ID@Xbox post. This mention has sparked renewed hope among fans that a 2025 release could be on the horizon.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, noting that over $5 billion has been distributed to independent developers. The post celebrated past successes like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. However, it was the mention of upcoming games that caught fans' attention:

"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 sometime between now and the distant future. Notably, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 release window. This implies that Silksong might not be too far off.

The anticipation for Silksong has been building for nearly six years since its announcement, and fans are understandably impatient. The reaction on the Silksong subreddit reflects a mix of humor and irony. One user asked, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2, captioned "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" highlighting the community's playful skepticism.

The Silksong community has bonded over this prolonged wait, with some members humorously noting that they've become a "circus at this point." A popular meme featuring Patrick Star and Man Ray underscores this sentiment. There's a prevailing theory, part hope and part jest, that news about Silksong might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. This speculation was fueled by Team Cherry's cryptic posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2.

Amidst the speculation and cycles of hope and doubt, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, humorously remarked, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," capturing the community's blend of anticipation and frustration perfectly.