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 success of the program, noting that over $5 billion have been distributed to independent developers. The post celebrated past ID@Xbox successes, including games like 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, though it's not clear when exactly. The other games mentioned have specific release dates: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 window. This could imply that Silksong is also within reach.

Given that it's been roughly six years since the announcement of Silksong, fans are understandably impatient for any updates. The reaction from the Silksong community has been a mix of humor and irony, reflecting the bond formed over their shared wait. 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 has been characterized by a blend of jest and anticipation. One post humorously described the Silksong faithful as a "circus at this point," using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format to drive the point home. There's a prevailing hope, or perhaps a running joke, that news about Hollow Knight: Silksong might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. This speculation was fueled by some vague posts from developer Team Cherry around the official reveal of the Switch 2.

Amidst the hope and doubt, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, summed up the community's sentiment perfectly in response to Xbox's casual mention: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."