Hollow Knight: Silksong sees record-breaking player count of over 110,000 in mere half an hour on Steam, despite frequent store page crashes and tremendous demand.

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to the original Hollow Knight, has made a dramatic entrance into the gaming world, landing at the 10th spot on the Steam most-played charts, just behind Helldivers 2.

Developed and published by the Australian studio Team Cherry, Hollow Knight: Silksong was officially released on September 4, 2025, for PC and various consoles, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2.

The game, a Metroidvania indie masterpiece, surpassed 111,873 players on Steam within an hour of its launch, causing a stir in the gaming community. This sudden surge in popularity has put a strain on database websites like SteamDB, causing it to crash numerous times when reloaded and making it unable to display updated chart numbers.

Despite these challenges, many players have successfully downloaded and are enjoying the game. For those still experiencing issues, SteamDB provides a method to add Hollow Knight: Silksong to their cart directly, bypassing store page loading issues.

Meanwhile, in a separate corner of the gaming world, 007 First Light, a distinct game from the Hitman series, has also caused a stir. The game, available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, has been marked by mass crashes on digital storefronts, including Steam, the Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and PlayStation Store.

The developer of 007 First Light considers the game a clear succession of their skill set and ambition. Unlike the Bond movies, 007 First Light is not expected to follow the same logic. Instead, it promises to offer a unique gaming experience that will captivate players.

In a bid to make the game more accessible, IOI is planning to add a wide variety of accessibility options to 007 First Light.

The launch of both Hollow Knight: Silksong and 007 First Light has been highly anticipated, and it seems both games have delivered, making for an exciting time in the gaming world.

Hollow Knight: Silksong sees record-breaking player count of over 110,000 in mere half an hour on Steam, despite frequent store page crashes and tremendous demand.