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 reveal—fueling both excitement and frustration among the game’s dedicated community. So when Xbox casually mentioned Hollow Knight: Silksong in an ID@Xbox update post, it was enough to reignite speculation about a possible 2025 launch.

The mention came as part of a broader announcement on Xbox Wire, where ID@Xbox director Guy Richards highlighted the program's continued success, noting that over $5 billion has now been paid out to independent developers. While the article primarily focused on the achievements of previously released titles like Phasmophobia, Balatro, Another Crab's Treasure, and Neva, it was the inclusion of *Hollow Knight: Silksong* in the list of upcoming games that caught everyone’s attention:

"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 confirm a specific release window, the grouping of Silksong alongside other games slated for 2025—including FBC: Firebreak—suggests that Team Cherry might finally be nearing completion. Titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Descenders Next already have confirmed dates in April 2025, adding fuel to the fire that Silksong could also be close at hand.

Of course, after so many years without a firm release date, fan reactions have been a mix of cautious optimism and well-worn skepticism. On the Silksong subreddit, comments reflected both humor and fatigue:

• "Where's the bait?"
• "Silksong being mentioned by Xbox?" followed by a reference to Squid Game Season 2, where Seong Gi-hun exclaims, "I have played these games before!"
• Another user posted the infamous “Patrick Star/Man Ray” meme, captioning it, “We are a circus at this point.”

The idea of receiving news on April 2, during what many hope will be the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation, has become a running joke—and a genuine hope—for some fans. Team Cherry did hint at something around the Switch 2 reveal, further stoking expectations. Meanwhile, others aren't holding their breath:

"We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack," one commenter joked in response to the ongoing cycle of hype and letdown.

Perhaps the most poetic summary of the entire situation came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge, who quipped:

"We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong."

It’s a sentiment that captures the absurdity, longing, and dark humor that now defines the long wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Whether 2025 finally delivers the game or just another tease remains to be seen—but for now, every word counts.