Hollow Knight: Silksong has been one of the most anticipated sequels in recent gaming history, with fans eagerly awaiting any sign of progress or a release date. The wait has stretched on for years—nearly six since its initial announcement—leading to a mix of excitement and frustration whenever the game is mentioned. That’s exactly what happened when Xbox casually included Hollow Knight: Silksong in a recent ID@Xbox blog post, reigniting hope among players hoping for a 2025 launch.
On the official Xbox Wire blog, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards published an article highlighting the program’s success, noting that over $5 billion has been paid to independent developers. While much of the piece focused on past achievements and successful indie titles like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, it was the mention of upcoming games that caught the attention of the gaming community. Among the list of future releases was this brief but impactful line:
"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!"
While the mention doesn’t confirm a specific release window, it does suggest that Team Cherry’s sequel remains active within the development pipeline. Especially telling is the context of other titles listed alongside it—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set for April 24, Descenders Next for April 9, and FBC: Firebreak carries a tentative 2025 release. This subtle alignment may indicate that Hollow Knight: Silksong could also be inching closer to completion.
Naturally, the fan response was swift and full of both optimism and sarcasm. Longtime followers of the game have grown accustomed to the silence surrounding its development, often expressing their anticipation through humor and irony. On the Silksong subreddit, users reacted with familiar skepticism. One commenter asked, "Where's the bait?" while another referenced the infamous *Squid Game* Season 2 moment where Seong Gi-hun says, “I have played these games before!”—a nod to the cyclical nature of waiting for news that never fully materializes.
Another popular thread likened the community to a “circus at this point,” using the well-known Patrick Star/Man Ray meme format to illustrate the absurdity of still holding out after so many years. Some even joked that the only real news they expect is during Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct, particularly given that Team Cherry had posted a cryptic message around the reveal of the new console. Whether that pans out remains to be seen, but the speculation continues to fuel both excitement and doubt in equal measure.
As u/cerberusthedoge cleverly put it in response to the meme-laden discussions: “We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack.” A fitting description for a group of fans who keep coming back despite the delays. Perhaps the best reaction came from a user pointing out the irony of Xbox’s offhand inclusion of Silksong in a list of confirmed releases: “We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong.”
Whether 2025 finally delivers the long-awaited sequel remains uncertain. But until then, the community will continue to speculate, joke, and dream of returning to the world of Hallownest—this time as Hornet, in her own journey through the land of Breen.
