The weekend following a game launch often sees titles achieving their highest player count on Steam, a trend evident with Borderlands 4, which managed an impressive 304,398 concurrent players on a Sunday. However, Hollow Knight: Silksong eclipsed this feat, attracting a staggering 587,150 players on its launch weekend. This puts Borderlands 4 at the 46th spot in terms of all-time highest concurrent player counts on Steam, while Silksong stands higher on the list at 17th.

This large disparity in player engagement can be attributed in part to the pricing difference; Silksong is priced at $20, while Borderlands 4 costs $70. Additionally, Silksong’s accessibility on platforms like Game Pass potentially increases its exposure. Although it has a broader reach, this might likely affect commercial sales of titles released concurrently, as Silksong has reportedly sold over 3.2 million copies in under two weeks.

Moreover, despite being free-to-play for Game Pass users, Silksong’s phenomenal popularity has proven that its devoted fanbase significantly outweighs that of other games, such as Borderlands 4, emphasizing its position as a heavyweight on the gaming market.