The announcement of "Hollow Knight: Silksong" releasing on September 4 has sparked excitement among fans, causing a resurgence in interest for the original "Hollow Knight." Just before the new release, "Hollow Knight" set a new record on Steam with 56,192 concurrent players on August 29, according to SteamDB.
Historically, "Hollow Knight" peaked at over 20,000 concurrent players in May 2022. Since the announcement of "Silksong," this number has steadily risen, topping 21,000 shortly after the reveal and culminating in the recent record. While Steam is a major platform for the game, "Hollow Knight" is also available on various consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. The trend indicates that the popularity of "Hollow Knight" continues to grow.
Initial impressions of "Hollow Knight: Silksong" are promising, with early hands-on gameplay revealing it stays true to the beloved aesthetic and design of the original while adding thoughtful enhancements.
