Hollow Knight: Silksong sweeps on its debut

The expected metroidvania becomes a phenomenon in less than 24 hours since its release.

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The new chapter of Team Cherry’s saga has not taken long to prove that the wait was worth it. On its first day, the title has achieved figures that already place it among the most powerful releases of the year on PC. A massive wave of players has dived into its action, exploration, and challenging platforming experience.

The data is clear: over 535,000 concurrent users on Steam in less than 24 hours, a figure that reflects the huge interest accumulated after years of speculation and rumors about its release. And the best part is that this time we’re not talking about a PC-exclusive phenomenon, as it’s also available on Xbox Series and Xbox Game Pass since its launch day.

Hollow Knight: Silksong available on Xbox Game Pass from day one

The sequel is directly included in the Xbox Game Pass catalog, on both console and PC, allowing millions of players to access it without any additional cost to their subscription. This makes it one of the most attractive releases of September and a clear example of the value offered by Microsoft’s service.

With an unmistakable artistic style and level design that combines exploration, agile combat, and secrets hidden in every corner, Hollow Knight: Silksong aims to become one of the essential games of 2025. The launch on Steam confirms its impact, but the arrival on Game Pass ensures that the success won’t be limited to Valve’s platform.