Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally here, and it’s crashing the internet

The release of Team Cherry's highly anticipated game, Hollow Knight: Silksong, has sparked an unprecedented surge in demand, leading to widespread outages across multiple digital platforms, including Steam, eShop, PSN, and Xbox. Unlike typical game launches, Silksong did not offer pre-orders, resulting in fans rushing to purchase and download the game simultaneously, overwhelming the servers. Reports indicate that many users encountered issues such as the game's Steam page disappearing entirely or receiving the 'Error E502 L3' message. As the sequel to the critically acclaimed indie title Hollow Knight, released in 2017, Silksong has generated immense excitement since its announcement in 2019. It consistently ranked among the most-wishlisted games on Steam, with wishlists peaking between 4.8 and 5.2 million. In Silksong, players assume the role of Hornet, a character first introduced in Hollow Knight. After being kidnapped, Hornet finds herself in the enigmatic kingdom of Pharloom, where she must navigate various environments, including Moss Grotto, Deep Docks, Greymoor, and the Citadel, Marrow, to reach the shining citadel at the peak and uncover the truth behind her abduction. The game's official description promises an adventure through a new realm filled with silk and song, where Hornet faces foes, uncovers secrets, and solves ancient mysteries. Silksong launched today on major consoles, including Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, priced at $19.99 in the US, €19.99 in Europe, and ¥2300 in Japan. One excited player on Reddit remarked, "This is actually insane. An indie single-player, 20-buck game is so popular it has crashed EVERY SINGLE GAME STORE." Another user noted, "Kinda crazy #1 most wished game on Steam wasn't available for pre-order or pre-installation." The excitement can be attributed to the original Hollow Knight's reputation as one of the best games ever made, making the long-awaited sequel an event that fans were eager to experience.