"Hollow Knight: Silksong Mention Sparks Excitement in Gaming Community"

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for what feels like an eternity. The anticipation has grown so intense that even a fleeting mention, such as the one Xbox made 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 has been disbursed to independent developers. The post celebrates past successes like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. However, it's the section about upcoming games that caught everyone's attention, with a casual nod to 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 mention suggests that Hollow Knight: Silksong might be on the horizon, though it could be anytime between now and the end of time. 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, hinting that Silksong might not be too far off.

The wait has been excruciating, with six years passing since the game's announcement, and fans are understandably impatient. The reactions on the Silksong subreddit are a mix of humor and irony, showcasing a community bonded by their anticipation. One user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another shared a Squid Game Season 2 scene with the caption, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" reflecting a sense of déjà vu.

The community's self-deprecating humor is evident in posts describing the wait as a "circus at this point," accompanied by the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format. There's a hopeful yet jesting sentiment that news might come on April 2, during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct, fueled by Team Cherry's cryptic posts around the Switch 2 reveal. Amidst this, one commenter humorously remarked, "We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack," embracing the absurdity of the situation.

The mix of hope and skepticism was best captured by Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who quipped, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," highlighting the ongoing speculation and cycles of anticipation that a simple mention can trigger.