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 program's success, noting that over $5 billion have been distributed to independent developers. The post celebrates past ID@Xbox hits such as 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, potentially aligning with the release windows of other mentioned games. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 release. This could imply that Silksong is within reach.
The wait for Silksong has been agonizing, stretching over six years since its initial announcement. The reaction from the Silksong community has been a mix of humor and impatience. On the Silksong subreddit, one user quipped, "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!"
The community's response reflects a blend of jest and irony, a testament to the camaraderie formed through shared anticipation. One post humorously labeled the Silksong faithful as a "circus at this point," using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format to drive the point home.
Amidst the speculation, many fans are holding out hope for an announcement during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Team Cherry's cryptic posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2 have only fueled this speculation. While some remain hopeful, others are skeptical, with one commenter jesting, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."
The mix of hope and doubt is palpable, but perhaps the most amusing reaction to Xbox's casual mention came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who quipped, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."
