Hollow Knight: Silksong Gets Casual Mention in Xbox Indies Post, Sends Community Into a Fervor

The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong is palpable, a feeling amplified by even the most casual mentions of the game. A recent Xbox Wire post, highlighting over $5 billion paid to independent developers through the ID@Xbox program, included Silksong among upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (April 24th), Descenders Next (April 9th), and FBC: Firebreak (tentatively 2025). This inclusion, while not offering a concrete release date, fuels speculation about Silksong's impending arrival.

The six-year wait since Silksong's announcement has fostered a unique online community, one that reacts to even the smallest updates with a mixture of excitement and weary humor. Reddit threads are filled with memes and ironic commentary reflecting the long-standing anticipation. The suggestion of an April 2nd announcement during a potential Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has become a recurring theme, fueled by Team Cherry's own subtle hints around the Switch 2 reveal.

The range of reactions is vast, from hopeful optimism to cynical humor. One particularly amusing comment sums up the situation perfectly: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong." This encapsulates the absurdity of the extended wait and the community's playful response to the ongoing saga. The mention on Xbox Wire, while offering no definitive release date, has reignited the fervent hope (and humorous resignation) of Hollow Knight: Silksong fans worldwide.