Team Cherry's long-awaited Metroidvania masterpiece, Hollow Knight: Silksong, instantly became a phenomenal success on Steam upon its September 4 release, attracting more than 100,000 players within minutes of launch. As one of the most eagerly anticipated indie titles in recent gaming history, enthusiasts have been patiently awaiting Hollow Knight: Silksong since its initial announcement in early 2019, with the destined day finally arriving to overwhelming excitement.

Despite persistent rumors about the game's impending launch throughout 2025, Hollow Knight: Silksong's release date was officially confirmed on August 21, leaving fans astonished to learn that the title would be playable in just a few weeks. During the nearly seven-year development period following the game's announcement, the developers maintained relative silence, with numerous gaming events passing without any indication of the Hollow Knight sequel. Unsurprisingly, the title's release day has become a celebration, with player numbers rapidly climbing to extraordinary heights on Steam and likely on other platforms as well.

Merely minutes after Hollow Knight: Silksong's release, the game exceeded 100,000 simultaneous players on Steam alone, reaching nearly 112,000 players at the time of reporting. This remarkable achievement occurred despite Steam experiencing technical issues immediately following Silksong's 10 AM ET launch, with servers apparently struggling to handle the massive player demand. For context, the original Hollow Knight's all-time peak concurrent player count stands at approximately 73,000, a record established just the previous day. Initial feedback on Team Cherry's latest title remains to be fully assessed, as the developers opted not to distribute early Hollow Knight: Silksong review codes to critics.

Throughout the extended development cycle, many community members speculated that the title might be experiencing development challenges, given the studio's limited transparency and the considerable gap between the original game and its sequel. However, these concerns were recently dispelled when Team Cherry verified Silksong's smooth development progression, clarifying that their small development team was simply dedicating ample time to perfect the project and enjoying the creative journey. Fans have since humorously suggested that the lengthy wait resulted from the game being in what they call development heaven rather than development hell.