Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for what feels like an eternity. The anticipation has reached such heights that even a fleeting mention, like the one from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post, can reignite the fervor 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 that over $5 billion have been distributed to independent developers. The post celebrated past ID@Xbox successes, including games like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amidst the discussion of 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 mention suggests that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be on the horizon, though it's not clear when exactly. The other games mentioned have specific release dates: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 window. This could imply that Silksong is also within reach.
Given that it's been roughly six years since the announcement of Silksong, fans are understandably impatient for any updates. The reaction from the Silksong community on Reddit reflects a mix of humor and irony. One user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2, captioned, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?"
The community's shared experience of waiting has fostered a unique bond, with one user humorously noting that "we" — the Silksong faithful — have become a "circus at this point," accompanied by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme.
There's a prevailing hope, tinged with jest, that news about Hollow Knight: Silksong might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. This speculation was fueled by some cryptic posts from developer Team Cherry around the official reveal of the Switch 2. While some fans hold onto hope, others express skepticism. One commenter humorously referred to the community as an "[$8] Mega Buffoon Pack" in response to the circus meme.
Amidst the speculation and cycles of hope and doubt, Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge offered a witty take on Xbox's casual mention: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."
