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Hollow Knight: Silksong Hits 6 Million Downloads, Shakes Indie Market

10/4/2025

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Hollow Knight: Silksong has six million downloads, surpassing original sales pace and ranking third in September.
Steam downloads around four million, with estimates of 4.62–6.65 million copies sold.
Megabonk sold one million copies in two weeks, with 88,581 concurrent players, surpassing Borderlands 4.
The surge signals demand for indie titles in a crowded market. October releases overwhelm developers.

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Story summary

Hollow Knight: Silksong has six million downloads, surpassing original sales pace and ranking third in September.
Steam downloads around four million, with estimates of 4.62–6.65 million copies sold.
Megabonk sold one million copies in two weeks, with 88,581 concurrent players, surpassing Borderlands 4.
The surge signals demand for indie titles in a crowded market. October releases overwhelm developers.