Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch Hits 535K Players on Steam | Record-Breaking Release

Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch Breaks Records With Over 535K Players on Steam

On September 4, 2025, Team Cherry finally released the long-awaited Metroidvania sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, on PC and consoles. The launch instantly became one of the biggest gaming events of the year, drawing massive attention from fans worldwide.

Record-Breaking Player Numbers on Steam

According to SteamDB, within just a few hours of its release, Hollow Knight: Silksong reached a peak of 535,213 concurrent players. This milestone pushed the game into 18th place among the most-played titles in Steam’s history, overtaking major hits such as:

Battlefield 6 (Open Beta) – 521,000 players

Valheim – 502,000 players

These numbers solidify Silksong as one of the strongest launches of 2025.

Second Biggest PC Game Launch of 2025

When comparing 2025 releases, Silksong holds the second-highest player peak of the year, only trailing behind Monster Hunter Wilds, which topped an incredible 1.38 million concurrent users.

For perspective, the original Hollow Knight had a much smaller player base on Steam, with its all-time peak at 72,916 users, achieved just two days before the sequel’s release. Before that, the record sat at 20,324 concurrent players, showing how far the franchise has grown.

Positive Player Reception

Early feedback has been overwhelmingly favorable. On Steam, Hollow Knight: Silksong currently has more than 31,900 “Very Positive” reviews, with 90% of players praising the game’s design, gameplay, and polish. This strong reception suggests Silksong may follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, which became a modern indie classic.

Platforms and Availability

Hollow Knight: Silksong is available now across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The game is also included in the Xbox Game Pass subscription, making it easily accessible to millions of players on launch day.