The anticipation surrounding the sequel to the beloved game Hollow Knight, titled Hollow Knight: Silksong, has reached fever pitch among fans. The wait, stretching over several years since its announcement, has been so intense that even a brief mention from Xbox in an ID@Xbox post has sparked renewed fervor and speculation about a potential 2025 release.
In a recent Xbox Wire article, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards discussed the program's success, highlighting payments exceeding $5 billion to independent developers. The post celebrated past ID@Xbox launches like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amidst a section on upcoming titles, Richards dropped a tantalizing hint:
"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 has fueled speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be released anytime from now until the end of time, although other mentioned games have more specific release windows—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak tentatively in 2025. This suggests Silksong might be closer to release than previously thought.
The reaction from the Silksong community on platforms like Reddit reflects a mix of impatience, humor, and irony. On the Silksong subreddit, one user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2 with the caption, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" showcasing the community's playful yet weary anticipation.
The communal experience of waiting has fostered a unique bond among fans, with one post humorously likening the community to a "circus at this point," accompanied by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme. The anticipation has led to speculation that Silksong news might surface 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. Amidst this, fans oscillate between hope and doubt, with one user humorously calling themselves an "[$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."
Amidst the speculation, Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge provided a witty response to Xbox's casual mention, stating, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," capturing the essence of the community's rollercoaster of emotions and expectations.
