"Silksong Mention Sparks Excitement in Gaming Community"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and even the slightest mention can stir excitement. Recently, Xbox's ID@Xbox post on Xbox Wire reignited hopes for a 2025 release. In a post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards celebrating over $5 billion paid to independent developers, he highlighted successful past launches like Phasmophobia and Balatro, as well as upcoming titles such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak. Amidst these, Richards casually dropped, "and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!"

This mention suggests that Hollow Knight: Silksong might be closer to release than previously thought, though no specific date was confirmed. The other games mentioned have set dates or tentative windows, which could imply Silksong is also within reach.

The Hollow Knight community's reaction to this news is a mix of humor and impatience. On the Silksong subreddit, one fan quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another shared an image from Squid Game, hinting at the prolonged wait. The community has bonded over their shared anticipation, with one user describing them as a "circus at this point," accompanied by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme.

Speculation abounds, with many fans hoping for an announcement during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Team Cherry's vague posts around the Switch 2 reveal have fueled these hopes. Yet, amidst the optimism, there's also skepticism, as one user humorously lamented, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."

The most entertaining response to Xbox's casual mention came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who joked, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong." This encapsulates the rollercoaster of hope and doubt that has come to define the Silksong community's experience.