Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Overwhelms Global Gaming Platforms

The highly anticipated release of Hollow Knight: Silksong on September 4 caused widespread disruptions across digital storefronts, including Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. Fans eager to purchase and download the game faced difficulties, with many unable to complete transactions or even access the game's page. In response, Nintendo temporarily took its store offline, while Steam users encountered error messages and PlayStation players struggled to find the game on the PSN Store. Xbox Game Pass subscribers also experienced issues downloading the game via the app or console. Despite the chaos, Hollow Knight: Silksong has already secured a spot among the top 20 biggest Steam games of all time by concurrent player count, according to SteamDB, and is expected to continue breaking records. As the most wishlisted game of 2025 with over 4.8 million wishlists, its popularity is unparalleled.