"Silksong Mention in Xbox Post Sparks Fan Frenzy"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and even a brief mention from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post has reignited their hopes for a 2025 release. In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the program's success, noting over $5 billion paid to independent developers. The post celebrates past successes with games like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, and then teases 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 previously thought, especially given the other games' release windows: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 window.

The wait for Silksong has been about six years since its announcement, fueling fans' impatience and excitement. The Silksong community's reaction on Reddit is a mix of humor and irony. One commenter playfully asked, "Where's the bait?" while another referenced a Squid Game scene to express their anticipation, saying, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" and adding an image of Seong Gi-hun declaring, "I have played these games before!"

The community has bonded over their shared wait, with one post humorously noting that they've become a "circus at this point," accompanied by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme. There's a prevailing sentiment that news might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, especially after Team Cherry teased fans around the Switch 2's official reveal. While some hold onto hope, others express doubt, with one user quipping, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."

Amid the speculation and cycles caused by Xbox's casual mention, Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge offered a humorous take: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong." This encapsulates the community's blend of hope and skepticism as they continue their long wait for Silksong.