Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for quite some time now. The anticipation has grown so intense that even a passing mention, like the one from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post, can reignite the fervor among fans 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 has been distributed to independent developers. The post celebrates past successes with games like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. However, it's the section about upcoming games that caught everyone's attention, particularly the mention of Hollow Knight: Silksong:
"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 has sparked speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong could be released anytime between now and the end of time. The other games mentioned, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (set for April 24), Descenders Next (April 9), and FBC: Firebreak (tentatively in 2025), suggest that Silksong might be closer to release than previously thought.
Given that it's been roughly six years since the announcement of Silksong, fans are understandably impatient for any updates. The reaction on the Silksong subreddit reflects a mix of humor and irony. One user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another posted an image from Squid Game Season 2, captioned, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" The community has bonded over this prolonged wait, with one user humorously noting that they've become a "circus at this point," illustrated with a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme.
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. While some fans hold onto hope, others express doubt, with one commenter humorously referring to themselves as an "[$8] Mega Buffoon Pack."
Amidst the speculation and cycles of hope and doubt, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, summed up the situation perfectly: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."
