Record-Breaking Launch for Hollow Knight: Silksong
The gaming world has been buzzing with excitement following the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong, which achieved a remarkable milestone of over 535,000 concurrent players on Steam within just 24 hours of its release. According to data from SteamDB, the game peaked at 535,213 players approximately 16 hours after its debut, showcasing an unprecedented level of enthusiasm from fans.
To put this achievement into perspective, the original Hollow Knight struggled to surpass 20,000 concurrent players during its first five years on the market. However, as anticipation for Silksong grew, the original title saw a surge in its player base, reaching 72,000 concurrent players just days before the sequel’s launch.
On average, Hollow Knight: Silksong has maintained a player count of 359,229 at any given time, reflecting its widespread appeal and the dedication of its fanbase. The game officially launched at 15:00 UK time, but the overwhelming demand led to immediate technical difficulties, with the Steam store displaying a 502 bad gateway error message. This indicates that the sheer volume of players attempting to purchase the game simultaneously overwhelmed Valve’s servers.
Steam experienced these issues for over three hours, and the Nintendo eShop faced similar challenges, highlighting the immense interest in this long-awaited title. After a lengthy development period of seven years, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally made its debut on September 4th, and it is clear that the wait was worth it for many eager gamers.
