"Silksong Mention Sparks Frenzy in Xbox Community"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly anticipating news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the wait has been intense. A casual mention from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post has reignited the excitement among fans, hinting at a possible 2025 release.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, which has paid over $5 billion to independent developers. The post celebrated past successes like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amidst this, Richards teased upcoming games, stating:

"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 since the other games mentioned have specific release dates: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak with a tentative 2025 window. This has led fans to believe that Silksong could be closer to release than previously thought.

The anticipation for Silksong has been building since its announcement roughly six years ago, and fans are understandably impatient. On the Silksong subreddit, reactions range from humor to irony. One commenter humorously asked, "Where's the bait?" while another referenced a scene from Squid Game Season 2, saying, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" with an image of protagonist Seong Gi-hun declaring, "I have played these games before!"

The community has bonded over the wait, with one user noting that "we" — the Silksong faithful — have become a "circus at this point," illustrated by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme. There's a mix of hope and doubt among fans, with many speculating that news might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, especially after Team Cherry's vague postings around the official reveal of the Switch 2.

Amidst the speculation and cycles caused by Xbox's mention, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, humorously remarked, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," capturing the essence of the community's playful yet hopeful spirit.