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Hollow Knight: Silksong Achieves Major Sales Milestone and Announces Expansion
12/16/2025, 10:52:49 PM
Record-Breaking Sales and Player Engagement
Hollow Knight: Silksong, developed by Team Cherry, has sold over seven million copies within three months of its release on September 4, 2025. This figure does not account for the "millions more" players who accessed the game through Xbox Game Pass. The game achieved significant success at launch, breaking records for concurrent players, with a peak of 535,213 on Steam, making it one of the biggest games of all time by concurrent count according to SteamDB. Additionally, it was the most wishlisted game of 2025, appearing on 4.5 million wishlists and receiving critical acclaim with a Metacritic score of 90.
Upcoming Expansion: Sea of Sorrow
In celebration of its sales milestone, Team Cherry announced the first major expansion for Silksong, titled Sea of Sorrow, which is set to be released for free in 2026. This expansion will introduce new areas, bosses, and tools, continuing the adventures of the protagonist, Hornet, in a nautical-themed setting. While specific details about the gameplay remain limited, the developer has teased various elements through a short trailer. Further information is expected to be revealed closer to the launch date.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Updates
Alongside the expansion announcement, Team Cherry revealed that a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the original Hollow Knight is in development. This version will feature enhanced graphics, higher frame rates, and improved resolutions, and will be available for free to players who already own the original game on Switch. Additionally, Team Cherry is rolling out updates to all current versions of Hollow Knight, including bug fixes and new features. PC players can already access some of these updates via public beta branches on Steam and GOG.
Official Statements & Responses
Team Cherry expressed gratitude for the game's success, stating, "It’s a truly staggering number of players, more than we could have ever expected (enough to crash all of the storefronts!)." The developer emphasized the rewarding experience of watching the community grow and the support players have shown each other through challenges, noting that this enthusiasm serves as a significant motivator for ongoing development.
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcements have been largely well-received, some players have expressed concerns regarding the long wait for the expansion and the lack of specific details about its content. The anticipation surrounding the game has led to heightened expectations, and any delays or perceived shortcomings in the expansion could lead to disappointment among fans.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s a truly staggering number of players, more than we could have ever expected (enough to crash all of the storefronts!),” — Team Cherry
- “Watching the community grow, seeing the amazing art, the mods, the unexpected strategies, and the support between players through the game’s challenges has been hugely rewarding for us here at home.” — Team Cherry
As Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to thrive, the upcoming Sea of Sorrow expansion and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition promise to enhance the gaming experience for both new and returning players.
