Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch Hits Snags on Steam and Nintendo eShop

The much-anticipated release of Hollow Knight: Silksong has kicked off with a bang, but not in the way fans hoped. Players eager to dive into the game are facing a wave of technical issues, particularly on Steam.

Store Page and Purchase Issues

• Many are struggling to access the game's store page, add it to their cart, or complete the purchase.
• This isn't just a few isolated incidents; social media is buzzing with complaints.
• DownDetector has logged over 11,000 reports of Steam problems within minutes of the game's 10 am Eastern launch.

Server Strain and Player Count

• Despite the server strain, SteamDB shows over 100,000 players already online with Silksong.
• The problems aren't limited to buying the game.
• Some users are experiencing delays or errors when downloading other games, updates, or syncing cloud saves.

Humble Store Issues

• The Humble Store is also feeling the heat, currently out of Steam keys for North American buyers.
• More keys are promised to be on the way.

PC vs. Nintendo Switch

• The PC version of Silksong seems to be holding up better, with purchases and downloads going smoothly for some.
• The Nintendo Switch version is a mixed bag.
• Some users, like Ars, managed to buy and download it without issues.
• Others have hit roadblocks.
• Nintendo has even acknowledged the problem, stating the eShop network is temporarily unavailable.

PlayStation Fans Left in the Dark

• As for PlayStation fans, they're still in the dark.
• The game is listed as "Announced" on the PlayStation Store, with no purchase option yet.
• It's a frustrating start for what was supposed to be a seamless launch.