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

The anticipation among *Hollow Knight* fans for its sequel, *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, has reached fever pitch. A mere mention, such as the one dropped by Xbox in a recent ID@Xbox post, is enough to send the community into a frenzy, hoping for a 2025 release.

In an Xbox Wire post, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, noting that over $5 billion have been disbursed to independent developers. The post celebrates past successes like *Phasmophobia*, *Balatro*, *Another Crab's Treasure*, and *Neva*. However, it's the section on upcoming games that caught everyone's attention, with Richards mentioning:

"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 closer to release than previously thought. While *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* is slated for April 24, *Descenders Next* for April 9, and *FBC: Firebreak* has a tentative 2025 window, the inclusion of *Silksong* alongside these titles fuels speculation about its launch timeline.

The wait for *Silksong* has been agonizing, spanning roughly six years since its announcement. The reaction from the *Silksong* community on platforms like Reddit reflects a mix of humor and impatience. One commenter on the *Silksong* subreddit quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another shared an image from *Squid Game* Season 2, captioning it with, "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" This reflects the community's playful yet weary anticipation.

The *Silksong* faithful have formed a tight-knit community, bonding over their shared wait. One user humorously remarked that they've become a "circus at this point," using a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme to illustrate their point. The hope, often tinged with irony, is that *Silksong* news might surface during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Team Cherry's vague posts around the official reveal of the Switch 2 have only added to the speculation.

Amidst the speculation and cycles of hope and doubt, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, captured the community's sentiment perfectly, stating, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong." This humorous yet poignant comment underscores the enduring wait and the community's resilience in the face of prolonged anticipation.