After years of anticipation, delays, and fervent speculation, Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally emerged from the depths—and it’s already making waves. Released on September 4, 2025, across PC and consoles, the sequel to Team Cherry’s beloved indie hit has amassed over 5 million players globally, with more than 3 million copies sold on Steam alone.
From DLC to Indie Titan: A Journey Six Years in the Making
Originally announced in 2019 as a planned DLC expansion for Hollow Knight, Silksong quickly evolved into a full-fledged sequel. Its development cycle, marked by long silences and shifting release windows, tested the patience of fans who had been promised a 2023 launch. But when the game finally dropped in 2025, it did so with a thunderous impact.
Within just 30 minutes of launch, Silksong hit 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, despite a temporary store outage. That number surged to a peak of over 535,000 players later that day, rivaling the launch stats of major AAA titles.
A Multi-Platform Triumph
Silksong launched on an impressive array of platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Linux, MacOS, Nintendo Switch, and the newly released Nintendo Switch 2. Its accessibility across generations and systems helped fuel its meteoric rise, with top rankings on the Steam Top Sellers list, the Nintendo eShop, and the PlayStation Store.
Interestingly, while the game didn’t chart on Xbox’s best-sellers list, that’s likely due to its availability on Game Pass, where many players accessed it without a direct purchase.
Global Praise with Regional Nuance
Early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with Silksong earning a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam. Critics and players alike have praised its faster-paced gameplay, refined combat mechanics, and stunning visual upgrades. However, not all feedback has been glowing—some players, particularly in China, have voiced concerns over translation quality, sparking discussions about localization and accessibility.
What’s Next for Team Cherry?
Team Cherry has already teased a major expansion set to release next quarter, promising new content and features that will build on Silksong’s already rich foundation. If the trajectory of its predecessor is any indication—Hollow Knight has sold over 15 million copies to date—Silksong could be on track to become one of the most successful indie games of the decade.
For fans who waited six years, the payoff has been immense. And for Team Cherry, the challenge now is to sustain the momentum of a launch that has already exceeded expectations.
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