It seems Team Cherry has struck gold with Hollow Knight: Silksong. Let’s get right to the point; this game has become one of the most eagerly awaited releases in video game history, and players are finally diving into it. You likely already guessed that a considerable number of gamers are currently enjoying it.
In just four hours—an eventful span filled with server crashes on Steam and PSN—Silksong reached an impressive peak of over 500,000 concurrent users on Steam alone. And it’s only Thursday, with the weekend still ahead of us.
Excitement in the Air
As I write this, the current player count has surged to 531,727 for this much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed 2018 original. It’s safe to say that the numbers will continue to rise as I finish this piece.
This surge comes amidst significant hurdles, with many players struggling to get Valve’s storefront to load quickly enough to make their purchases. Even other platforms have faced similar issues. Numerous gamers have shared their excitement on social media, only to find themselves unable to complete their transactions due to the high demand.
The appealing price of $20 USD for Silksong is likely contributing to its rapid success. Even when adjusting for inflation, this price point is slightly lower than that of its predecessor, which may help explain the substantial turnout on launch day.
Now, the player count has reached 535,213, just as predicted. What will the final numbers look like once the excitement settles? Regardless, my primary hope is that Team Cherry is justly rewarded for what promises to be an exceptional game, and it appears that this is already happening.
