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. 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, and DownDetector has logged over 11, 000 reports of Steam problems within minutes of the game's 10 am Eastern launch. Despite the server strain, SteamDB shows over 100, 000 players already online with Silksong. However, 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. The Humble Store is also feeling the heat, currently out of Steam keys for North American buyers, promising more are on the way. The PC version of Silksong seems to be holding up better, with purchases and downloads going smoothly for some. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch version is a mixed bag. While 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. 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.