the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong It’s already making history. Not only did Steam collapse in minutes after his official arrival, but also other digital stores. Thousands of players are praising the gameplay, difficulty and art design of the title. Also, people are praising how the study Team Cherry He decides to put his prices, which are considered more than fair.
Silksong He already made history
The curious thing is that, beyond the technical problems and the general euphoria, the Silksong phenomenon reached unexpected places. In the subreddit of Piracy, one of the largest communities on the Internet, a surprising discussion was generated. Instead of sharing how to hack it, a significant part of the community encouraged to buy the game legally.
The main reason was its price of 20 dollars, a figure that in the current gaming industry seems almost unreal. While most major releases are around $60 to $80, Team Cherry decided to keep an affordable cost for everyone. Added to this is the fact that the study is made up of barely three or four developers. It is a tiny team compared to the big companies. He has shown a strong commitment to his fan base. An example of this is that those who supported the original Hollow Knight on Kickstarter will receive free Silksong on the platform they choose.
piracy will continue
In the subreddit, several users admitted that they initially planned to hack it, but changed their mind when they knew the price and remember the quality of the first game. Comments as these reflect:
- “I was thinking of doing it, because lately all the games cost 80 dollars and that’s too much. But when I saw that Silksong cost 20, I said: No, I do buy this one.”
- “I think I’m going to pay without hesitation. I enjoyed Hollow Knight and I know I won’t regret spending on this one.”
- “I never buy launch games, I always expect a discount. But for Silksong I’m going to break my rule.”
Others highlighted the exceptional situation: “It’s a team of 3 or 4 people who have always done the right thing with their fans. The PC launch is DRM Free, they gave free Silksong to those who supported the original… This is the time to support them if we can”, wrote a user who received hundreds of positive votes.
Opening to new discussions
That doesn’t mean the piracy goes away. Several members of the Forum assured that they would lower it illegally, some with the intention of buying it later and others simply because they “can”. Even so, the magnitude of support for legitimate purchase caught the eye.
What Silksong is proving is that while piracy is still an impossible reality to eradicate, Fair price, transparency and authentic quality can change the mindset of communities accustomed to not paying for their games. It is not a model that can be easily replicated by giants like EA or Ubisoft. However, it is a reminder that consumer respect and genuine passion for development can move the balance towards honesty.
