Fans of *Hollow Knight* have been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, for what feels like an eternity. The anticipation has reached such a fever pitch that even the slightest mention, like the recent one from Xbox in an ID@Xbox post, can send the community into a frenzy, sparking speculation about a potential 2025 release.

In a post on Xbox Wire, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the impressive $5 billion paid to independent developers through the program. The post celebrated past successes, including games like *Phasmophobia*, *Balatro*, *Another Crab's Treasure*, and *Neva*. Amidst discussions of upcoming titles, the post casually mentioned:

"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 this doesn't give a precise release date, it suggests that *Hollow Knight: Silksong* might be closer to launch than previously thought. Other mentioned games have specific release dates—*Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* on April 24, *Descenders Next* on April 9, and *FBC: Firebreak* with a tentative 2025 window—hinting that *Silksong* could be within reach.

The *Silksong* community, having waited nearly six years since the game's announcement, is understandably restless. The reactions on the *Silksong* subreddit showcase a mix of humor and impatience. One user quipped, "Where's the bait?" while another posted a *Squid Game* reference, suggesting they've been through this before. The community's collective wait has turned into a sort of running joke, with one user describing the situation as a "circus at this point," accompanied by a Patrick Star/Man Ray meme.

Amidst the speculation, some fans are holding out hope for an announcement during Nintendo's rumored Switch 2 Direct on April 2, fueled by Team Cherry's vague posts around the Switch 2 reveal. The community oscillates between hope and doubt, with one user humorously labeling themselves as an "[8] Mega Buffoon Pack."

Perhaps the most amusing response to Xbox's casual mention came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge: "We got *Hollow Knight Silksong 2* before *Hollow Knight Silksong*." This encapsulates the rollercoaster of emotions and speculation that the *Silksong* faithful continue to endure.