Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and even a casual mention can reignite their hopes for a 2025 release. A recent post on Xbox Wire by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, mentioning over $5 billion paid to independent developers. The post celebrated past successes like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, but it was the mention of upcoming games that caught the attention of Silksong enthusiasts:
"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 brief nod suggests that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be released anytime between now and the distant future. The other games mentioned have specific release dates: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak tentatively in 2025, hinting that Silksong might not be too far off.
The wait has been agonizing for fans, with six years passing since the game's announcement. The Silksong community's reaction to this mention is a mix of 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 Seong Gi-hun saying, "I have played these games before!" in response to the mention by Xbox.
The community has bonded over the prolonged wait, with one user humorously noting that they've become a "circus at this point," using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format to illustrate their point. There's a prevailing hope, mixed with jest, that Silksong news might come on April 2 during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct, especially after Team Cherry's vague posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2. While some fans hold onto hope, others embrace doubt, with one commenter joking, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."
Amidst the speculation and cycles of hope and doubt, a standout response came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who quipped, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," encapsulating the community's playful yet weary anticipation.
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