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 program's success, noting that over $5 billion have been distributed to independent developers. The post celebrates past ID@Xbox hits such as 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, potentially aligning with the release windows of other mentioned games. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak has a tentative 2025 release. This could imply that Silksong is within reach.

Given that it's been roughly six years since the announcement of Silksong, fans are understandably impatient for any concrete news. The reaction from the Silksong community has been a mix of humor and irony, reflecting the bond formed over their shared anticipation.

On the Silksong subreddit, one fan quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another posted, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" accompanied by an image from Squid Game Season 2, where Seong Gi-hun says, "I have played these games before!" The community's playful yet pointed responses highlight their collective experience of waiting.

One post humorously described the Silksong community as a "circus at this point," using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format to underscore the ongoing wait. The prevailing sentiment, or perhaps jest, is that news about Hollow Knight: Silksong might come during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. This speculation was fueled by Team Cherry's cryptic posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2, keeping the hope alive among believers while skeptics remain doubtful. One commenter humorously referred to the community as an "[$8] Mega Buffoon Pack" in response to the circus meme.

Amidst the speculation and cycles of hope and doubt, Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge offered a witty take on Xbox's casual mention: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong." This encapsulates the community's blend of anticipation and humor as they continue to wait for the much-anticipated sequel.