The confirmation at Gamescom 2025 of the release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong had an immediate impact on the gaming community. Just a few days after the announcement, Hollow Knight, originally released in 2017, reached a new all-time record on Steam with 39,356 concurrent players, nearly doubling its previous mark of 20,000.
This phenomenon reflects how the anticipation for Silksong's arrival transcends forums and social networks, having measurable effects on Valve's platform. What is surprising is that it is an independent single-player title, far from the massive multiplayer games that usually dominate the rankings.
Sales on the rise: Hollow Knight surpasses 15 million copies
The enthusiasm was reflected not only in the number of concurrent users but also in sales. Since the announcement of Silksong, Hollow Knight has sold 12 million additional copies, reaching a total of 15 million. Team Cherry confirmed that this surge in popularity consolidates the title as one of the greatest successes within the metroidvania genre.
The magnitude of this growth also had repercussions in the sector. Some video game studios acknowledged having delayed the release of roguelike and metroidvania titles to avoid coinciding with Silksong, whose brand strength currently seems unbeatable.
