The unexpected short notice given for the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong has caused other games to reshuffle their release dates to avoid competing with it.

When I say “victims”, I refer to other video games that have had to rearrange their launch schedules to steer clear of Silksong, which has quickly positioned itself at the top of Steam’s wishlist charts, surpassing notable competitors like Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6. This strategic exodus mirrors past scenarios, such as the adjustments made by games in the wake of Cyberpunk 2077’s launch.

While the true impact of these shifts remains uncertain, it’s clear that many developers are hoping to give their titles the attention they deserve outside of the shadow cast by Silksong’s dominant presence.