'Hollow Knight: Silksong' achieved a historic record for concurrent players on Steam

Hollow Knight: Silksong is now available and has become a resounding success on Steam, surpassing 500,000 players in just three hours. It can also be purchased on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.

The game from Team Cherry reached over 317,000 concurrent users at launch, placing it among the titles with the most active players in Steam's history. In addition, it has a 98% positive review rate on the platform, according to SteamDB data.

Historic records on Steam

Silksong managed to surpass iconic games such as Call of Duty, Fallout 4, and Among Us, currently ranking 18th on the list of most played titles on the platform. The debut demonstrates the enormous fan base that the Hollow Knight saga has maintained over the years.

Success in numbers

In the first hours after launch, more than 100,000 concurrent players were enjoying the game. A few hours later, the figure tripled, reaching 317,000 active users. These numbers are expected to continue growing as more players access Steam.

Availability and price

In addition to Steam, Hollow Knight: Silksong is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Switch 2. In Argentina, the price is just 6.99 USD.

Reviews and reception

The game keeps the essence of Hollow Knight with visual improvements and new mechanics that expand the gameplay experience. Critics and players highlight the artistic quality and polished gameplay, establishing Silksong as a benchmark in the metroidvania genre.