Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to release on September 4th and is already the most talked-about indie novelty of the year. The new project from Team Cherry will cost $19.99. This amount seems too low to many, considering the game's scale and the level of expectations.
Sean Murray, the creator of No Man’s Sky, reacted to the situation with humor. He posted a meme on social media, which he had previously used to show that all updates to his game were free. In it, he jokes that Silksong fans would gladly have paid much more if they had to. The ironic post immediately attracted attention online and further fueled the discussion about the game's price.
One of the fans added a similar picture concerning No Man’s Sky.
The decision to keep the cost affordable is seen as a correct step towards the fans against the backdrop of a market where prices often rise, and the content does not always match the cost. Comparison with other games that cost more with less content emphasizes the generosity of Team Cherry's offer.
The result is incredible hype. Many indie developers have decided to postpone releases so that they are not overshadowed by Silksong. Everything indicates that September 4 will not only be the release date of a significant new metroidvania project, but also a symbolic event for the indie world, showing that quality and accessibility can coexist.
