Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and even a casual mention from Xbox has reignited their hopes for a 2025 release. In a recent ID@Xbox post on Xbox Wire, director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, mentioning past hits like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amidst the discussion of upcoming games, 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 suggests that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be released anytime from now until the end of time. The other games mentioned have specific release dates—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak tentatively slated for 2025—which hints that Silksong might not be too far off.
The anticipation among fans is palpable, especially given it's been roughly six years since Silksong's announcement. The reaction on the Silksong subreddit reflects a mix of humor and impatience. One fan quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another shared an image from Squid Game Season 2, captioned with, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" The community's camaraderie over waiting for news has turned them into a "circus," as one user humorously noted using a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme.
Speculation is rife, with some fans hopeful that news about Silksong might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Team Cherry's vague posts around the Switch 2 reveal have only fueled this speculation. While some remain hopeful, others are more skeptical, with one commenter jokingly referring to the community as an "[$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."
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." This blend of hope and doubt encapsulates the rollercoaster of emotions Silksong fans have been riding for years.
