Hollow Knight: Silksong Takes the Gaming World by Storm
Team Cherry’s highly anticipated title, Hollow Knight: Silksong, has burst onto the scene this month, quickly achieving sales numbers that many major game developers can only dream of. Initial reports indicated that Silksong amassed five million players within days of its release, a figure that includes downloads through Game Pass. Now, new data suggests the game is rapidly approaching five million total sales across all platforms.
According to the latest sales estimates from GameDiscoverCo, Hollow Knight: Silksong has sold approximately 3.2 million copies on Steam. An additional 500,000 units each were reportedly sold on PlayStation (combining PS4 and PS5 figures) and Nintendo Switch (Switch 1 and 2), bringing the total to a staggering 4.2 million. This impressive count doesn’t even include readily available sales data from the Xbox console family, though estimates suggest around 1.5 million downloads on Xbox Game Pass alone.
Further insights from Alinea Analytics, covering Steam sales for the week of September 7-13, place Silksong firmly at No. 2 with 530,000 sales, hot on the heels of Borderlands 4, which led the week with 749,000 sales. What’s truly astounding is that Silksong’s debut propelled the original Hollow Knight back into the top ranks, selling 205,000 copies and securing the No. 4 spot for the week. Alinea notes that this marks the third consecutive week Hollow Knight has surpassed 200,000 sales, adding to its already monumental 15 million lifetime sales.
However, Silksong’s meteoric rise hasn’t been without its share of industry chatter. Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, creative director of the game Hell is Us, voiced criticism regarding Team Cherry’s decision to launch Silksong on September 4 with only two weeks’ prior notice. Hell is Us had reportedly reserved that release date for six months, and Jacques-Belletête expressed concern that Silksong’s sudden arrival negatively impacted his game’s sales performance.
Beyond industry discussions, some players have found Silksong to be quite challenging. This led to the swift creation of community-made mods designed to make the game more accessible. In response, Team Cherry promptly released an official patch to adjust and lower the game’s difficulty. The studio is now actively developing a second patch aimed at addressing various bugs and further refining the player experience.
For those delving deep into the world of Pharloom, discovering every hidden collectible is part of the adventure. Our guide, ‘All Crest Locations In Hollow Knight: Silksong,’ offers a comprehensive look at where to find these crucial items. The gallery showcases detailed images of each location, aiding players in their quest. From intricate environmental puzzles to secret passages, these images will help you uncover every Crest, including views like a shimmering Crest near a waterfall, another tucked away in ancient ruins, and one guarded by a formidable foe. Whether you’re a completionist or simply seeking an edge, this visual guide is an invaluable resource.