The sensational unveiling at Gamescom has led an unprecedented number of gamers to revisit a previous game in a specific series. Eagerly anticipating the sequel’s launch, numerous enthusiasts have turned to Steam to relive the original game ahead of the upcoming sequel. Additionally, there could be many novice players in the series who are about to savor their first taste of the acclaimed Metroidvania-style action before moving on to the sequel next month.
Players who caught Gamescom might have suspected that “Hollow Knight”, a game which has recently surpassed its Steam record, is the one being referenced. This surge of gamers could be due to the upcoming September 4th release of “Hollow Knight: Silksong”. As per SteamDB, a third-party website that tracks metrics for Steam, “Hollow Knight” reached a new high in simultaneous players of 39,356 just a few days ago. This increased player count seems to be maintaining its momentum into this week.
In the past month, the number of players playing simultaneously has nearly doubled, reaching an all-time high that significantly surpasses the previous record of 14,776 set in 2025. This trend is particularly noteworthy as Hollow Knight, released on Steam in 2017, usually doesn’t see such a surge in player count years after its release and with minimal content updates.
Previously, the maximum number of simultaneous players on Steam for Hollow Knight was achieved in 2022 at 20,324, following a significant price reduction of 60%. With the game currently offering a 50% discount on Steam until September 1st, it’s possible that this same factor is contributing to the new record being broken. This sale brings the price down to just $7.49, making it an excellent opportunity for both new and seasoned players to grab the game and delve into its world. However, whether or not the current sale contributes to the hype, Hollow Knight breaking its player record after all these years is undeniably impressive.
Enthusiasts who have been eagerly anticipating the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong, a highly-anticipated sequel in the series, were initially concerned when its launch was delayed in 2023. However, their fears were alleviated during Gamescom when an official release date for the game was finally announced, much to the delight of devoted fans who had been patiently waiting since the first trailer was unveiled back in 2019.
The announcement of the exact launch date for “Hollow Knight” has sparked a surge of players on Steam and sent ripples through other indie games’ planned releases. In a recent post, Aeterum Game Studios specifically cited “Hollowknight: Silksong” as a factor in delaying their upcoming game, “Aeterna Lucis.” Given the enduring excitement and backing for the indie roguelike series, it will be intriguing to observe the player numbers when “Hollowknight: Silksong” officially debuts.
On September 4th, Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and personal computer systems.
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2025-08-26 17:40