Fans of *Hollow Knight* have been eagerly awaiting updates on its sequel, *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, enduring a wait that's been nothing short of agonizing. The mere mention by Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post has reignited the fervor among those hoping for a 2025 release.
On Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards shared insights into the program's success, revealing over $5 billion paid to independent developers. The post celebrated past hits like *Phasmophobia*, *Balatro*, *Another Crab's Treasure*, and *Neva*. The real buzz, however, came from a section on upcoming games:
"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 mention suggests that *Hollow Knight: Silksong* might be closer to release than previously thought, potentially aligning with the timelines of other mentioned games like *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* (set for April 24), *Descenders Next* (April 9), and *FBC: Firebreak* (tentatively 2025).
Given it's been about six years since the announcement of *Silksong*, fans are understandably impatient. Their reactions on the *Silksong* subreddit range from humor to irony. One fan quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another referenced *Squid Game* Season 2, humorously drawing parallels to the ongoing wait. The community has bonded over this anticipation, with one post humorously labeling the group a "circus at this point" using a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme.
Amidst the speculation, many hold out hope for news during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2, fueled by some vague teasers from developer Team Cherry. While some remain hopeful, others express doubt. One commenter jokingly referred to themselves as part of an "[$8] Mega Buffoon Pack," reflecting the community's playful yet weary spirit.
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*," encapsulating the rollercoaster of emotions and speculation surrounding this long-awaited sequel.
