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

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting updates on its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for quite some time now. The anticipation has grown to such an extent that even a brief mention, like the one in a recent ID@Xbox post by Xbox, can spark excitement and speculation about a potential 2025 release.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, noting that over $5 billion have been paid to independent developers. The post celebrated past successes such as Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. However, it was the section on upcoming games that caught the attention of Hollow Knight enthusiasts. Richards mentioned an exciting lineup that includes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak, and then casually added, "and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!"

While this doesn't provide a specific release date, it suggests that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be on the horizon, perhaps aligning with the release windows of the other mentioned games. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 window. This could imply that Silksong is within reach.

The wait has been long—approximately six years since the announcement of Silksong—and fans are understandably eager for any news. The reactions on the Silksong subreddit reflect a mix of humor and impatience. One user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another posted a Squid Game Season 2 scene with Seong Gi-hun saying, "I have played these games before!" in response to Xbox's mention of Silksong.

The community's shared experience of waiting has fostered a unique sense of camaraderie and irony. A post describing the Silksong community as a "circus at this point" used a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme to illustrate the ongoing anticipation and speculation. Some fans are hopeful, with many pointing to April 2 and Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct as a potential announcement date, especially after Team Cherry's vague posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2.

Amidst the hope and doubt, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, humorously remarked, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," capturing the sentiment of the ongoing wait and the community's playful yet weary spirit.