The original Hollow Knight has recently achieved its highest-ever concurrent player count on Steam, a surge directly linked to the exciting announcement of Silksong's official release date. Hollow Knight: Silksong stands as one of the most anticipated game releases of 2025, and the community is evidently preparing for its arrival by diving back into the beloved original title.

After a development journey spanning seven years, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally set to launch on September 4. Initially revealed in 2019, just two years after the first game's debut, fans had expected a much quicker turnaround. The prolonged wait made the confirmation of the release date a monumental event for the dedicated fanbase.

As the release of Silksong draws near, a significant wave of players—including series veterans and newcomers alike—are exploring the world of Hallownest for the first time or returning for another adventure. Data from SteamDB shows that over 23,000 players were concurrently experiencing Hollow Knight on Steam, marking a dramatic 150% increase in player numbers in the days following the sequel's release date reveal. Launched in 2017 by the small indie team at Team Cherry, the game started with a modest player base but has since grown into a legendary title within the Metroidvania genre, with lifetime sales surpassing 15 million copies.

In a recent discussion, Team Cherry opened up about the lengthy development cycle for Silksong. The developers clarified that the project was never stuck in development limbo. Instead, the small team, financially secure thanks to the first game's success, took their time creatively exploring and implementing new ideas. They eventually recognized the need to finalize the project to avoid endless expansion, leading to the decision to release the game in September 2025.

This approach hints at promising future content for Silksong enthusiasts. Team Cherry's founders, Ari Gibson and William Pellen, indicated that plans for post-launch DLC are already in motion, featuring content that couldn't be included in the base game. Interestingly, Silksong itself began as a DLC concept for the original Hollow Knight, leaving fans curious about what additional adventures await in this eagerly awaited Metroidvania experience.

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