Hollow Knight: Silksong is Finally Here – Release Time, Steam Crash, and Everything You Need to Know
🎮 Hollow Knight: Silksong is Finally Out – Steam Crashes, Release Time, Platforms & Everything You Need to Know
🧵 What Is Silksong?
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to the indie hit Hollow Knight. Developed by Team Cherry, this new title follows Hornet—princess-protector of Hallownest—as she journeys through a whole new kingdom, battling foes and uncovering mysteries.
After years of speculation, delays, teasers, and wishlists, Silksong has finally launched — and it’s already breaking the internet.
⏰ Silksong Release Time – When Did It Launch?
Silksong officially released on September 4, 2025, with global launch times as follows:
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA (PT) | 7:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 USA (ET) | 10:00 AM |
| 🇬🇧 UK (BST) | 3:00 PM |
| 🇪🇺 Europe (CEST) | 4:00 PM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan (JST) | 11:00 PM |
💥 Steam Down? Yes, Silksong Broke the Internet
Within minutes of Silksong’s release, Steam crashed.
Thousands of users were greeted with “Something went wrong (E502)” messages while trying to download the game. Not just Steam—the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store also experienced slowdowns and temporary outages due to overwhelming demand.
This isn’t just hype—it’s a launch phenomenon.
🎮 Where Can You Play Silksong?
Silksong is available on almost every major platform:
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✅ Steam (PC)
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✅ GOG.com & Humble Store (PC)
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✅ Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S (Available Day One on Game Pass)
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✅ PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5
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✅ Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 (Free enhanced upgrade on Switch 2)
Whether you're a console gamer or a PC player, Silksong has you covered.
💲 Price – How Much Does Silksong Cost?
The game is reasonably priced:
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💵 $19.99 USD
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💶 €19.99
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💴 ¥2300
And yes, it’s a one-time purchase, not a subscription-based model.
📦 Is Silksong on Xbox Game Pass?
Absolutely. Silksong is available Day One on Xbox Game Pass for both console and PC users. If you're already subscribed, you can start playing now without spending an extra dime.
🌟 Early Reviews & First Impressions
Though it’s early, reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Fans are praising the game for its:
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🎨 Stunning hand-drawn visuals
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🎶 Atmospheric soundtrack
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🕹️ Tight, responsive combat
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🧭 Deep, non-linear exploration
Many are calling it “an instant indie classic” and even better than the original.
🚨 Steam Not Working? Here Are Some Alternatives
If you’re still getting errors on Steam or facing slow downloads, try these options:
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🌐 GOG.com – DRM-free version
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🌐 Humble Store – Supports developers directly
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🎮 Xbox Game Pass – For PC & console players
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🎮 Nintendo eShop – For Switch users
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🎮 PlayStation Store – For PS4/PS5
Pro Tip: If you're on PC, the Game Pass version is currently the most stable way to play.

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