Hollow Knight Sets New Steam Player Record

Resurgence of Hollow Knight Ahead of Silksong Launch Breaks Concurrent Player Record on Steam

Team Cherry’s Australian squad announced the release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong, setting it for September 4th. This news sparked renewed excitement for the original Hollow Knight, with thousands of players returning to the game in anticipation of the sequel. This resurgence is evident on platforms like Steam, where the game achieved a new concurrent player high of over 39,000. This figure nearly doubles its previous peak of approximately 20,000 concurrent players, recorded in May 2022. Hollow Knight: Silksong, originally announced in February 2019, has consistently been one of the most anticipated games. Its development has frequently been associated with major industry events, and its prolonged delays even led to it becoming a well-known meme. Team Cherry formally revealed this launch date at Gamescom 2025, bringing the long wait for fans to a conclusion.

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Exciting news for all gaming enthusiasts out there! Jonathan Dubinski recently dug into the latest from Microsoft’s Xbox, revealing details about the highly anticipated ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X portable devices. Set to launch on October 16th in a range of countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States, these new gadgets are set to revolutionize mobile gaming experiences by making your favorite Xbox, Battle.net, and PC store games more accessible than ever before. For all the latest insights and features, be sure to check out Xbox Announces ROG Xbox Ally Portable Devices for a comprehensive look at what’s in store! Exciting news for fans of the dark and captivating world of Hollow Knight! Marcus Thompson recently published an insightful piece on how Team Cherry is gearing up to release “Hollow Knight Silksong” on September 4th, following seven years of dedicated development. The article delves into the team’s vision for post-release content, hinting at a long-term plan for DLCs that promises to keep the game thriving with new experiences (read more Hollow Knight Silksong to Receive DLC Over Years). Don’t miss out on this thrilling update! If you’re a fan of classic gaming remasters and are curious about how they perform on modern consoles, be sure to check out Marcus Thompson’s latest piece, “Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Dips to 720p at 60fps on PS5,” published on August 22, 2025. In this insightful post, he delves into the performance nuances of Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater on both standard and Pro versions of the PlayStation 5. From dynamic resolution scaling to frame rate inconsistencies in demanding scenes, Marcus breaks down the technical details that might leave players intrigued or disappointed. Dive deeper into these findings Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Dips to 720p at 60fps on PS5.

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