Hollow Knight Silksong Has Already Made History

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After such a long wait spanning several years, it’s great news that the game Hollow Knight Silksong has finally been released! However, it might not be immediately clear to everyone due to some initial difficulties that players are encountering. Despite the official launch happening as early as this morning, many gamers have faced troubles in locating the game’s store page, adding it to their digital shopping carts, and ultimately downloading it.

As of now, I’m exclusively accessible in digital format, with hopes for a physical release potentially happening in 2026.

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At the moment, you can only find me as a digital download; however, there may be a physical version available as early as 2026.

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I’m currently just a click away in digital form, with the possibility of a physical release being on the horizon for 2026.

Fans of the game “Hollow Knight” have been patiently waiting for the sequel titled “Silksong,” which was first announced and shown in 2019, not long after its predecessor was released. The initial reveal included an abundance of gameplay footage, causing many to anticipate that “Silksong” would be coming soon. However, the development process took much longer than expected. For over six years, gamers were left craving solid updates on the game’s progress. Finally, at Gamescom 2025, it was revealed that “Silksong” was set to release on September 4, 2025. Unfortunately, it seems that the wait will now be slightly longer.

Hollow Knight Silksong’s Release Woes Are Indicative of Its Historic Status

It’s Virtually Unheard of for an Indie Game Like Silksong to Crash Digital Storefronts

Currently, as I type this, Hollow Knight Silksong has been available for slightly more than two hours, yet many potential gamers are struggling to add the game to their digital collections. Some have managed it successfully, indeed, but all platforms including Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam are encountering technical issues. It’s highly probable that this isn’t a mere coincidence: the flood of eager, anticipating Silksong players is most likely causing these technical problems.

Previously, these technical issues were predominantly associated with major, AAA game launches. In many cases, popular titles have faced such problems due to excessive demand that resulted in digital marketplaces crashing. Some well-known instances of these overwhelmed storefronts are as follows:

1. “Cyberpunk 2077”
2. “No Man’s Sky” at its initial release
3. “Red Dead Redemption 2” on launch day
4. “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” on Steam

  • Grand Theft Auto 5 (crashed Epic Games Store after being offered as a free game in 2020)
  • Death Stranding (crashed Epic Games Store after being offered as a free game in 2022)
  • Cyberpunk 2077 (crashed both Steam and GOG upon its initial 2020 release)

Upon launch, servers for games like “Helldivers 2” and “Diablo 3” were overwhelmed by the initial rush of players, causing them to become unavailable at first. Interestingly, each of these high-profile games (often referred to as AAA titles) shared this common issue. Among them, “Helldivers 2”, though supported by Sony, was the least expensive yet didn’t cause any digital storefront crashes during its release.

Hollow Knight Silksong’s Legacy May Already Be Set in Stone

As a devoted admirer, I can confidently say that even before its full release in the upcoming months, Hollow Knight Silksong has already left an indelible mark. The sheer influence of this game, created by a small team of three developers who have only one major title under their belt, is nothing short of astonishing. They’ve managed to bring Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Microsoft Store almost to their knees, which just goes to show the immense popularity of the Hollow Knight franchise. It’s truly groundbreaking!

It’s clear that the launch of Hollow Knight Silksong likely didn’t meet Team Cherry’s expectations, but it’s still a powerful testament to the game’s cultural impact. Given that major online stores and platforms are finding it difficult to meet the demand for Silksong, it speaks volumes about the dedication of the Hollow Knight fanbase who have eagerly awaited this second installment from Team Cherry. Even before critic reviews and awards start pouring in, Hollow Knight Silksong is already shaping up to be one of the most, if not the most, notable independent game releases in history due to its fervent following.

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2025-09-04 20:55