Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the wait has become so intense that even a brief mention, like the one from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post, can spark excitement among those hoping for a 2025 release.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, noting over $5 billion paid to independent developers. The post covered past ID@Xbox successes such as Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. In a section about upcoming games, Richards 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 mention suggests that Hollow Knight: Silksong might be released sometime soon, though no specific date was given. The other games mentioned have release dates or windows, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak tentatively slated for 2025, hinting that Silksong could be on the horizon.

Given that it's been about six years since the announcement of Silksong, fans are understandably eager for any updates. The reactions on the Silksong subreddit reflect this mix of anticipation and humor. One commenter humorously asked, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2, with protagonist Seong Gi-hun saying, "I have played these games before!" in response to the mention by Xbox.

The community's wait has fostered a unique bond, with one user describing the Silksong faithful as a "circus at this point," using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme to illustrate the ongoing anticipation and speculation. There's a prevailing hope, tinged with irony, that news about Hollow Knight: Silksong might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, especially after developer Team Cherry hinted at something around the official reveal of the Switch 2. While some fans hold onto hope, others express skepticism, with one commenter joking, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."

The variety of responses to Xbox's casual mention of Hollow Knight: Silksong showcases the community's mix of hope and doubt. One particularly witty reaction from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge summed it up: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."