Hollow Knight: Silksong has achieved significant sales success, reportedly selling 3.2 million copies on Steam since its launch. The game generated considerable anticipation prior to release, ranking as the most wishlisted title with 4.8 million wishlists, which greatly contributed to its strong sales performance. Concurrent player peaks reached over 587,000 shortly after launch, solidifying its position as one of the most played games on Steam. In addition to its Steam sales, Silksong has sold approximately 500,000 copies on both PlayStation and Switch, while also achieving 1.5 million downloads on Xbox Game Pass. Notably, a considerable percentage of its audience overlaps with the original Hollow Knight, which has sold around 15 million copies.

How has Hollow Knight: Silksong compared to its predecessor in terms of sales?

Hollow Knight: Silksong has sold about a third of the original Hollow Knight's total sales with 3.2 million copies sold on Steam alone, indicating a strong demand and positive reception from its fanbase. The original game sold 15 million copies, benefitting from the hype generated by Silksong's release.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is an eagerly awaited sequel developed by Team Cherry, following the critically acclaimed original game released in 2017. The first installment garnered a dedicated fanbase thanks to its beautiful artwork, complex gameplay mechanics, and deep lore. The original game set a high bar for indie titles and generated significant industry buzz, making Silksong one of the most anticipated games in recent years.