"Hollow Knight: Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post, Sparks Community Excitement"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and even a brief mention from Xbox in an ID@Xbox post has reignited their anticipation for a potential 2025 release.

In a recent Xbox Wire article, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, noting over $5 billion paid to independent developers. The post celebrated past successes like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, before turning to upcoming titles:

"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 closer to release than fans thought, especially since other games listed have specific release dates in 2025. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 window.

The anticipation for Silksong, announced nearly six years ago, is palpable among fans. On the Silksong subreddit, reactions range from humor to irony. One fan asked, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2, with Seong Gi-hun saying, "I have played these games before!" reflecting the community's long wait.

The Silksong community has turned waiting into a bonding experience, with one user humorously calling their group a "circus at this point," accompanied by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme. The hope is that news might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, especially after developer Team Cherry's vague posts around the Switch 2 reveal. While some fans remain hopeful, others are skeptical, with one commenter jokingly referring to themselves as part of an "[$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."

Amidst the speculation and cycles sparked by Xbox's casual mention, the most amusing response came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."