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Indie Sensation Silksong Launches After 5-Year Wait, Crashes Storefronts
9 Sep
Summary
- Hollow Knight: Silksong releases after 1,693 days of daily updates from a YouTuber
- Game launch crashes digital storefronts due to overwhelming demand
- Silksong, made by a 3-person team, outshines $1B Grand Theft Auto VI in hype
On September 9th, 2025, the long-awaited indie game Hollow Knight: Silksong finally launched, four years after its initial announcement. The sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, Silksong had been in development for over 1,693 days, with a dedicated YouTuber providing daily updates on its progress since January 2021.
The release of Silksong sparked a gaming phenomenon, with the game's devoted online community erupting in excitement. Several other major game releases scheduled around the same time even opted to delay their launches to avoid being overshadowed by Silksong, which was touted as the biggest gaming event of the year.
However, the overwhelming demand for Silksong caused a system-wide crash across the Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC digital storefronts as millions of players tried to download the game simultaneously. This unprecedented event highlighted the immense hype surrounding the indie title, which was developed by a small 3-person team in Australia.
In contrast, the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, made by a team of thousands on a budget exceeding $1 billion, has not generated the same level of frenzy as the comparatively modest Silksong. The game's beautiful 2D world, refined combat, and engaging exploration have captivated players, cementing Hollow Knight's status as one of the most influential indie games of all time.
