Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Launches, Overwhelms Digital Storefronts

The long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong launched today, but its release has been so monumental that it brought major digital storefronts to their knees. Fans flooding to purchase the sequel to Team Cherry’s 2017 indie masterpiece have crashed Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo eShop, highlighting the unprecedented demand for the Metroidvania title.

Reports indicate that Steam’s servers buckled under the surge, with error messages and inaccessible store pages preventing players from buying or downloading the game. The Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store faced similar issues, with pages either vanishing or displaying errors, while the Xbox Store showed spotty performance, intermittently blocking purchases.

As storefronts gradually recover, Hollow Knight: Silksong—available on PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2—continues to dominate gaming conversations. Team Cherry’s decision to forgo early access or review codes ensured a shared global experience that we don't see as often anymore. For those still waiting to dive into Hornet’s new adventure, patience is key as servers stabilize, but the overwhelming response underscores Silksong’s status as one of 2025’s most anticipated releases.

Maybe rewatch the latest trailer again while you wait for Silksong to download