The original Hollow Knight recently achieved its peak concurrent player count on Steam after the eagerly anticipated release date of Silksong was announced. Fans of the game are revisiting Hollow Knight as they prepare for its sequel’s launch.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be released on September 4, concluding a lengthy seven-year development period. Initially announced in 2019, the game generated significant excitement within the community as fans awaited its release.

With the approaching release of Silksong, both returning fans and newcomers have boosted the player count on Steam, which now sits at over 23,000 concurrent players—an impressive 150% increase. Hollow Knight, launched in 2017, has transformed from a modest indie title into one of the best-rated Metroidvania games, exceeding sales of 15 million units.

In a recent conversation, Team Cherry explained the factors behind the extended development timeline, emphasizing that the small team took their time to ensure quality, leading to a final release aimed for September 2025. Furthermore, the co-founders hinted that Silksong may have additional downloadable content after its launch.