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

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and a recent mention by Xbox in an ID@Xbox post has reignited hopes for a 2025 release. In a detailed article on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards celebrated the success of the program, which has paid over $5 billion to indie developers. The post highlighted successful launches like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, and then teased 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 since Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 release window. Given that it's been about six years since the announcement of Silksong, fans are understandably eager for any updates.

The reaction from the Silksong community on Reddit has been a mix of humor and irony. One user asked, "Where's the bait?" while another humorously referenced the Squid Game Season 2 scene with Seong Gi-hun stating, "I have played these games before!" The community has bonded over the wait, with one post describing the situation as a "circus," complete with a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme.

There's a prevailing hope, or perhaps a running joke, that Silksong news might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. This speculation was fueled by Team Cherry's vague posts around the Switch 2 reveal. While some fans hold onto hope, others embrace the doubt, with one commenter joking, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."

The varied reactions highlight the community's mix of hope and skepticism. Perhaps the most amusing response came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who quipped, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," capturing the rollercoaster of emotions fans have been experiencing.