Happy Silktember everyone.

The long-awaited release of Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally arrived, and it’s making a huge impact on Steam. In just the first four hours since launch, the game has drawn over 500,000 concurrent players, establishing itself as the 18th highest peak player count ever recorded in Steam’s history.

While the influx of excited players caused temporary chaos, overwhelming Steam’s servers, the number is continually rising. This impressive player count far exceeds that of the original Hollow Knight, which peaked at just 812 players on its launch day. With 615 times more players today, it’s evident that Silksong is not just another indie release; it’s a momentous event in gaming history.

As it stands, it’s poised to break even more records as the day progresses, considering previous titles in the same category, like Elden Ring and Palworld, had significant player counts at launch as well.

We’ll have to wait and see how this groundbreaking game continues to perform as players delve into its world.