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- Xbox’s recent mention of Hollow Knight: Silksong in its ID@Xbox lineup has reignited speculation about a potential 2025 release.
- The game’s development history, marked by delays and sparse updates, has left fans cautiously juggling hope and skepticism.
- Fans continue to wait for concrete updates, with Silksong embodying the ultimate test of patience for its passionate community.
The saga of the Metroidvania sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong, has been much awaited thus far. It continues to be a source of excitement bordering on exasperation for fans. A recent Xbox listing concerning the title under its list of “upcoming titles” has unleashed another deluge of speculations, mixing hope with a pinch of tired skepticism.
Silksong Steals the Show Amid Upcoming Indies
The mention appears in a press release about ID@Xbox, which supports indie games. Among the likes of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak, Silksong took center stage at least partly for its resounding potential and the agony of its development history. While the other titles in the press release are seemingly slated to hit the shelves in the left pocket of 2025, Silksong is a gamble; its mention is stirring further than answers.
From DLC to Standalone Legacy
First revealed in 2019 as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, Silksong developed a tormented history of its own. It started as a DLC and became a standalone, while Team Cherry has kept its mouth mostly shut, providing scant updates since the announcement. The last major communication came in 2023, when a delay was announced, and fans were sent back into the deep waters of speculation.
The inclusion in Xbox’s press release has sparked debate within the community again, with some even daring to dream of a 2025 launch date, while others are bracing for more questioning. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier offered his take on a potential 2025 launch, while Team Cherry’s marketing lead earlier this year reiterated that the game is “real, progressing, and will release.“ Yet it feels like a whisper rather than a promise when there are no details.
The Duality of Hopes and Doubts
To many, the long wait has come to symbolize the suffering of gamers, an amalgam of desire, anger, and cautious optimism. Connor Makar of the VG247 probably puts it best when he refers to Silksong as one set of mixed metaphors, “Schrodinger’s Silksong,” simultaneous existence as both a physical game and a vaporous dream, waiting for the validation of a trailer or release date.
The mention of the game on Xbox‘s list creates some hope, but that dreaded word is far from a sure-fire guarantee. Some fans, who have been burnt a couple of times already, know better, while the rest are too bruised to raise their expectations. If this goes on to mark a new kind of turning point or just another line in Silksong’s long history, one thing is for sure: the hunger for this “incredible” sequel is as much alive as ever.
Awaiting the Light of Day
For now, fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong remain in a state of eager anticipation, anxiously awaiting any sign of a full-fledged trailer or concrete release update. Each passing day without news fuels both excitement and frustration, as the long-awaited sequel teeters between hopeful expectation and exasperating silence. Silksong has become more than just a game—it represents the ultimate test of patience for its passionate community.
The promise of its eventual arrival feels sacred, yet elusive like a legend whispered through the gaming world. As players hold onto hope, they continue to scan every announcement, craving the moment Silksong finally emerges into the light.
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