Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, for what feels like an eternity. The wait has been so intense that even a brief mention, such as the one from Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post, has sparked renewed hope 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 celebrated past hits like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, and then teased upcoming titles:

"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 no specific release date was given. Other games mentioned have clear timelines—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 anticipation among fans is palpable, especially since it's been roughly six years since the game was first announced. The reaction from the Silksong community has been a mix of humor and irony, as fans have bonded over their shared wait. On the Silksong subreddit, comments range from playful skepticism to outright jest. One user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another humorously paired the news with an image from Squid Game Season 2, suggesting a sense of déjà vu.

The community's collective experience is likened to a "circus" in one post, using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme to illustrate their ongoing anticipation. There's a prevailing sentiment, half in jest, that news about Hollow Knight: Silksong might be revealed during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Team Cherry's vague posts around the Switch 2 announcement only added to the speculation.

Amid the hope and doubt, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, summed up the community's feelings with a humorous twist: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."

The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to build, with fans oscillating between hope and playful skepticism as they await further news.