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Hollow Knight Silksong wins Steam’s Game of the Year with a staggering 43 million votes from PC players
AppWizard
January 5, 2026

Hollow Knight Silksong wins Steam’s Game of the Year with a staggering 43 million votes from PC players

Hollow Knight Silksong won the Game of the Year at the 2025 Steam Awards, receiving 43.8 million votes. It also won the award for Best Game You Suck At. The game was released on September 4, 2025, and experienced significant traffic that caused outages on platforms like Steam and Xbox. It did not win the Game Awards' GOTY, which went to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Players can expect additional content with the upcoming Sea of Sorrow expansion. Other notable awards included Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for Best Soundtrack, Hades 2 as Best Game on Steam Deck, Silent Hill F for Outstanding Visual Style, and The Midnight Walk as VR Game of the Year. Team Cherry is also developing a new release for the Nintendo Switch 2. Baldur’s Gate 3 received the Labor of Love award.
PC players hand Silksong their Game of the Year gong over Expedition 33 as the 2025 Steam Awards winners are announced
AppWizard
January 4, 2026

PC players hand Silksong their Game of the Year gong over Expedition 33 as the 2025 Steam Awards winners are announced

Hollow Knight Silksong won the Game of the Year title at the 2025 Steam Awards, determined by user votes. It also received the 'Best Game You Suck At' award, making it the only title to secure two wins that year. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Soundtrack. Baldur's Gate 3 received the 'Labor of Love' award, while Hades 2 was named 'Best Game on Steam Deck.' Dispatch won 'Outstanding Story-Rich Game,' Silent Hill f received 'Outstanding Visual Style,' The Midnight Walk was named 'VR Game of the Year,' and RV There Yet won the 'Sit Back and Relax' award. Arc Raiders was recognized for 'Most Innovative Gameplay.' Hollow Knight Silksong reached the 'platinum' tier of bestsellers during the Steam Winter Sale.
2025 saw game developers scrambling to avoid heavy hitters like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Hollow Knight: Silksong
AppWizard
December 25, 2025

2025 saw game developers scrambling to avoid heavy hitters like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Hollow Knight: Silksong

The timing of video game releases has become increasingly complex for developers, with major publishers traditionally launching titles between one and three months before the holiday season. However, in recent years, many have shifted to releasing games from February to April, and even into May and June, creating a crowded market. Rockstar's announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6, initially set for 2024 but delayed to May 2026 and then to November 2026, has prompted developers to reconsider their release strategies. Team Cherry's announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong disrupted the release schedule, forcing other developers to scramble for safer dates. Microsoft’s surprise release of Oblivion Remastered in April negatively impacted sales for indie titles like Rosewater, highlighting the challenges of coordinating release schedules in an increasingly crowded market. Upcoming releases such as Resident Evil: Requiem on February 27 and the potential launch of Fable could further complicate the landscape for developers in 2026.
Silksong devs felt they didn't 'have a lot of control' over its release date and sympathize with all the games that were delayed to avoid it: 'To some extent that probably is unfortunate'
AppWizard
November 29, 2025

Silksong devs felt they didn’t ‘have a lot of control’ over its release date and sympathize with all the games that were delayed to avoid it: ‘To some extent that probably is unfortunate’

Team Cherry announced the release date of Hollow Knight: Silksong, prompting several studios to reconsider their launch schedules. Steam experienced significant disruptions during the game's initial hours, indicating its immense popularity. Eight games, including Demonschool and Baby Steps, shifted their release dates in response to Silksong's launch. The announcement of Silksong's release was sudden, catching many developers off guard. The impact of Silksong's release on other games is debated, but the delays allowed developers extra time to refine their products. The gaming community is also anticipating the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November, which may similarly affect the release schedules of upcoming titles.
Team Cherry may not attend The Game Awards even though Silksong is nominated for GOTY, but they're pretty sure a different 'exceptional and broadly palatable' game will win
AppWizard
November 28, 2025

Team Cherry may not attend The Game Awards even though Silksong is nominated for GOTY, but they’re pretty sure a different ‘exceptional and broadly palatable’ game will win

Hollow Knight: Silksong is highly anticipated but Team Cherry expresses uncertainty about winning the Game of the Year (GOTY) title at The Game Awards. Developer Ari Gibson noted that the game appeals to some players while frustrating others. Silksong competes with titles like Death Stranding 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game received a score of 90 from PC Gamer, but its challenging gameplay has led to mixed reactions. Unlike Expedition 33, which offers a more accessible experience, Silksong requires a higher skill level without an easy mode.
Team Cherry says that 'if there were ever other' Hollow Knight games after Silksong, they'd all be self-contained and 'exist alongside one another'
AppWizard
November 23, 2025

Team Cherry says that ‘if there were ever other’ Hollow Knight games after Silksong, they’d all be self-contained and ‘exist alongside one another’

Silksong has been released by Team Cherry, meeting community expectations and establishing its own identity as both a sequel and a self-contained adventure. The developers have indicated a commitment to this duality in future projects within the Hollow Knight universe. Team Cherry's development approach is characterized by a relaxed and exploratory pace, leading fans to speculate about potential future titles. The excitement surrounding their innovative spirit suggests ongoing discussions about their projects will continue for years to come.
That weird Pac-Man metroidvania just got a big update, adding a new mode that 'significantly lowers the difficulty of combat and exploration'
AppWizard
November 16, 2025

That weird Pac-Man metroidvania just got a big update, adding a new mode that ‘significantly lowers the difficulty of combat and exploration’

Shadow Labyrinth is a Metroidvania game featuring Pac-Man in a grimdark setting. The game has received a mixed reception, with critiques focusing on poor controls, sparse save points, and punishing difficulty spikes, leading to a muted impact on Steam. In response, Bandai Namco released an update that includes a new gameplay mode called "Veteran Mode" and improvements to controls, such as enhanced mid-air control and a dedicated button for vertical jumps. Reviewer Abbie Stone criticized the game's narrative as overly talkative and filled with clichés, noting that its self-serious tone detracts from the experience. The game faces competition from other titles in the genre, particularly Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Hollow Knight Silksong's second patch in a week makes much-requested tool buff and overhauls review-bombed localization
AppWizard
October 17, 2025

Hollow Knight Silksong’s second patch in a week makes much-requested tool buff and overhauls review-bombed localization

Patch 4 for Hollow Knight Silksong has entered public beta on Steam, introducing enhancements to controller support and a preliminary Simplified Chinese translation. The update improves the Multibinder tool, allowing players to regain two masks per use and effectively clear Muckmaggots. It also addresses issues with the Multibinder's bind time when used with the Shaman crest and fixes instances where Hornet could lose her 'plasmified' state during Bellway travel. The update includes support for Dualsense Edge and Mac controllers, transitioning to Unity's input system for better performance. The Simplified Chinese script is a basic implementation, with plans for further refinement based on player feedback. Patch 4 is identified as update 1.0.28954, and players are encouraged to review the patch notes for additional tweaks and fixes.
Madman modder takes one of Silksong's worst bosses and makes them even harder: 'This is seriously mucked up'
AppWizard
October 7, 2025

Madman modder takes one of Silksong’s worst bosses and makes them even harder: ‘This is seriously mucked up’

Team Cherry introduced the Savage Beastfly in Hollow Knight: Silksong, which players found challenging. A modder named JngoCreates created the "Mucked Beastfly," which retains the original's difficulty while adding complexity. CrankyTemplar showcased the Mucked Beastfly in a video, describing it as "slightly more challenging" and suggesting a strategy of quickly eliminating minions. Commenters expressed astonishment at the mod, with one user stating, "This is seriously mucked up." The mod's description notes that defeating the Mucked Beastfly does not save the defeat state, causing the fight to re-trigger each time players return to the room.
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