"Hollow Knight: Silksong Mention Sparks Excitement in Gaming Community"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly anticipating news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, enduring a lengthy wait that has only intensified their excitement. The recent mention by Xbox in an ID@Xbox post has reignited hope among fans for a potential 2025 release.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the program's success, 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, before turning its attention to upcoming titles. Amidst the lineup, 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 on the horizon, possibly aligning with the release windows of other games listed, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak, which has a tentative 2025 release window.

The anticipation for Silksong has been building for about six years since its announcement, and fans have been vocal about their impatience. On the Silksong subreddit, reactions to the Xbox mention range from humorous to ironic. One user asked, "Where's the bait?" while another shared a Squid Game Season 2 scene of Seong Gi-hun saying, "I have played these games before!" in response to the news.

The community has developed a unique bond over their shared wait, with some likening their situation to a circus, humorously using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format to illustrate their point. Amidst the speculation, some fans hope for an announcement during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, especially after Team Cherry hinted at something around the Switch 2 reveal.

The mix of hope and skepticism is evident, with one commenter joking, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack," in response to the circus meme. Amidst all the speculation and cycles triggered by Xbox's casual mention, Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge summed it up humorously: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."

This ongoing saga showcases the fervent dedication of Hollow Knight fans, who continue to hold out hope for news about Silksong, no matter how long the wait may be.