"Announced: Silksong Set for $20 Purchase"
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved indie game, is set to be released worldwide on September 4. The game will be playable starting at 7 a.m. PT, 10 a.m. ET, 4 p.m. CEST, and 11 p.m. JST.
The excitement surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong has been building for some time, earning comparisons to the much-anticipated GTA 6 due to its hype, cult-like fanbase, and delayed release date. This game's impact on the indie world is evident, with many competing indie releases taking note.
Team Cherry, the developers behind Hollow Knight: Silksong, have made a refreshing move by keeping the game's price at a reasonable $19.99 in the US, €19.99 in Europe, and ¥2300 in Japan. This decision showcases their confidence in the game's quality and respect for their audience.
Hollow Knight: Silksong has already made history, becoming the most wishlisted game on Steam, surpassing many mainstream releases. This past weekend, the game had over 70,000 concurrent players on Steam, a testament to its enduring popularity.
The original Hollow Knight game has recently crossed 15 million copies sold, and it seems that Hollow Knight: Silksong is poised to continue this success. The game will be released day one on Xbox Game Pass, ensuring that a wide audience will have easy access to it.
Interestingly, the price of Hollow Knight: Silksong is only $5 more than the original Hollow Knight cost when it released in 2017. This affordable pricing strategy suggests that Team Cherry is making a statement about affordable pricing for ambitious games.
No pre-orders will be offered for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Instead, Team Cherry's marketing and PR lead confirmed the details about the game through the official Discord. In the UK, the price of the game is expected to be closer to £20.
The comparison of Hollow Knight: Silksong to GTA 6 suggests that the game is not only highly anticipated but also influential within the indie gaming community. Its staying power on Steam is noteworthy, eight years after the release of the original game.
In contrast to many AAA games, such as The Outer Worlds 2 and Mario Kart World, priced at $70, Hollow Knight: Silksong stands out as a game that can be one of the most anticipated titles of its generation without demanding a premium cost. This approachable pricing strategy, combined with its engaging gameplay, is likely to make Hollow Knight: Silksong a success.
