Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the wait has been so intense that even a brief mention from Xbox in an ID@Xbox post has reignited the community's fervor for a possible 2025 release.
In a recent post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, noting that over $5 billion has been distributed to independent developers. The post celebrates past successes like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, but it's the section on upcoming games that truly caught the attention of Hollow Knight enthusiasts:
"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 might be on the horizon, especially given the release windows of the other mentioned titles: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak tentatively in 2025. This could imply that Silksong is within reach, fueling fans' anticipation.
It's been roughly six years since Silksong was announced, and the community's reaction to this latest mention has been a mix of humor and irony. On the Silksong subreddit, one fan quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another responded to the Xbox mention with an image from Squid Game Season 2, captioning it, "I have played these games before!"
The community's collective waiting has turned into a bonding experience, with one post humorously describing the fans as a "circus at this point," accompanied by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme. There's a prevailing hope, tinged with jest, that news about Silksong might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, especially after developer Team Cherry hinted at something around the official reveal of the Switch 2. While some hold out hope, others express doubt, with one commenter joking, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack," in response to the circus meme.
Amidst the speculation and cycles of hope and doubt, Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge's comment stands out: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong." This encapsulates the community's mix of anticipation and amusement as they continue to wait for the long-awaited sequel.
