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

Hollow Knight fans have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the anticipation has reached a fever pitch. A recent mention by Xbox in an ID@Xbox post has reignited hopes for a potential 2025 release.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the success of the program, which has paid over $5 billion to independent developers. The post celebrated past hits like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva. Amidst the discussion of upcoming games, Richards casually dropped a tantalizing hint:

"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 has sparked a flurry of speculation among fans. While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is slated for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak tentatively set for 2025, the inclusion of Hollow Knight: Silksong suggests it might not be far off.

The wait for Silksong has been long—about six years since its announcement—and fans are understandably impatient. The Silksong community's reaction to this latest tease has been a mix of humor and irony. On the Silksong subreddit, one user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another humorously referenced the Squid Game Season 2 scene with protagonist Seong Gi-hun saying, "I have played these games before!"

The community's camaraderie in the face of prolonged anticipation is evident. One post likened the Silksong faithful to a "circus at this point," using the Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format. The prevailing sentiment is a blend of hope and jest, with many pointing to April 2 and Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct as a possible reveal date. Developer Team Cherry's vague posts around the Switch 2 reveal have only added fuel to the speculation.

Amidst the speculation, one Reddit user, u/cerberusthedoge, humorously remarked, "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong," capturing the essence of the community's rollercoaster of emotions.

The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to build, with fans holding out hope for a release in the near future.