The news instantly revitalized the community: players returned to the original, and Hollow Knight topped the Steam bestseller lists. Forums and social networks were filled with discussions and speculations about what the sequel will bring.
The effect of the announcement was impressive: the original game reached a record high for simultaneous activity on Steam since its release in 2017. According to statistics, in recent hours, more than 23,000 players were simultaneously on the servers — an absolute record for the game.
The event showed that Hollow Knight: Silksong could become a real hit. If interest in the first part after the announcement has already reached such heights, then after the debut, the sequel is quite capable of becoming one of the most notable premieres of 2025.
Cover art by: Team Cherry. Cover art source: Hollow Knight