Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for quite some time. The anticipation has reached such a fever pitch that even a fleeting mention, like the one in a recent Xbox ID@Xbox post, can send fans into a frenzy of speculation, particularly about 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 have been disbursed to independent developers. The post celebrates past successes, including games like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amidst discussing upcoming titles, 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 brief mention has fueled speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be released sometime soon. Other games mentioned have specific release dates—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 window—suggesting that Silksong might be within reach.
The wait for Silksong has been long, roughly six years since its announcement, and fans are understandably restless. The reaction on the Silksong subreddit reflects a mix of humor and irony typical of communities bonded over anticipation. One user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2, humorously comparing the wait to playing a familiar game.
The community has embraced the waiting period with a sense of camaraderie, with one member calling it a "circus at this point" and using a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme to illustrate their point. Amidst the speculation, many hope for an announcement during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, especially after developer Team Cherry hinted at something around the Switch 2 reveal. While some hold onto hope, others embrace the doubt, with one user humorously claiming, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."
The variety of responses to Xbox's casual mention of Silksong showcases the mix of hope and skepticism within the community. My favorite reaction came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who quipped, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," encapsulating the fans' playful yet weary anticipation.
