The wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues, a saga so long that even a fleeting mention, like the one in a recent Xbox ID@Xbox post, sends ripples of excitement (and perhaps a touch of weary cynicism) through the dedicated fanbase.
Xbox Wire's post, celebrating over $5 billion paid to independent developers, highlighted several upcoming titles, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (April 24th), Descenders Next (April 9th), and FBC: Firebreak (tentatively 2025). Sandwiched amongst these was the seemingly casual inclusion of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
This confirmation, however vague, reignited the already fervent speculation. The mention, coupled with the release windows of other games, fueled hope for a relatively imminent release. However, the years-long wait has fostered a unique community humor, a blend of playful exasperation and dark irony.
On the Silksong subreddit, reactions ranged from humorous skepticism ("Where's the bait?") to memes referencing Squid Game's Seong Gi-hun ("I have played these games before!"). One post even described the community as a "circus," perfectly capturing the blend of anticipation and exhaustion.
A popular theory suggests a reveal during Nintendo's rumored April 2nd Switch 2 Direct, fueled by Team Cherry's cryptic posts following the Switch 2 announcement. While some cling to this hope, others remain skeptical, expressing their collective weariness with memes and self-deprecating humor ("We are an [$8] Mega Buffoon Pack").
Perhaps the most succinct and amusing summary came from Reddit user u/cerberusthedoge: "We got Hollow Knight Silksong 2 before Hollow Knight Silksong." This perfectly encapsulates the community's shared experience of prolonged anticipation and the absurdity of the situation.
