Hollow Knight: Silksong (hereafter Silksong), the title many players have been eagerly anticipating, officially launched on the evening of the 4th. It immediately climbed to the number one spot on Steam’s global top sellers list and surpassed 530,000 concurrent players, proving why it is often called the GTA of the indie scene.

Ever since Team Cherry announced the release date on the 22nd, the game’s influence was clear, as several indie titles, including Little Witch in the Woods and Bennett Foddy’s new project Baby Steps, delayed their release dates. Following its official launch on September 4, the game topped the global sales charts and reached a peak of 535,213 concurrent players. This is more than seven times the peak record of 72,000 set by its predecessor, Hollow Knight.

In Silksong, players take on the role of Hornet, a character who appeared as a boss in the previous game. Hornet is kidnapped and taken to the strange kingdom of Pharloom, where she embarks on a journey to uncover secrets tied to her true nature and past. Players can encounter over 200 types of enemies and more than 40 new bosses, and enjoy the challenging Steel Soul mode.

As of September 5, the Steam user sentiment for Silksong is 'Very Positive' (28,599 reviews, 91% positive). Reviews have generally praised the game for maintaining the aesthetic and atmosphere of the original, as well as its reasonable price, combat system, and wealth of content. Some players have expressed difficulty with the new control scheme, noting that the difficulty level seems to have increased.