“To all the knights who've been patiently waiting in front of your screens, our "in our lifetime" series has finally come full circle! Remember those days when we flooded the live chat with "When is Silk's Song coming out?"? Looking back now, every moment of waiting was worth it—and this final product is nothing short of god-tier!According to the latest report from GamesIndustry.biz, Team Cherry's announcement has not only brought tears to the eyes of us longtime fans, but also shown the entire gaming industry just how high the ceiling for indie games can reach.
Sold over 7 million copies! And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
This figure is absolutely staggering!Hollow Knight: Silksong has sold over 7 million copies in just three months since its release. What does that even mean? This is a threshold many AAA titles struggle to reach, and Team Cherry is just a small Australian studio. This isn't just "a huge hit"—it's practically a "money-printing machine."Even more astonishingly, Team Cherry specifically clarified that these 7 million copies represent actual sales figures, excluding players accessing the game through subscription services like Xbox Game Pass. The developers revealed that millions more players have experienced the game through subscriptions. This suggests the actual number of players who have experienced this masterpiece has likely already surpassed the 10 million mark.Looks like while our wallets took a hit, our hearts were filled with pure excitement!
Heartfelt Commitment: New Expansion "Sea of Sorrow" and Major Switch 2 Announcement
Did you think it ended with just the sales figures? Team Cherry is the ultimate embodiment of a "generous company," immediately dropping two bombshells:
- 全新擴充內容《Sea of Sorrow》（暫譯：悲愴之海）：
- Hollow Knight arrives on Nintendo Switch 2:
Just like how the original Hollow Knight kept delivering free content updates back in the day, Team Cherry has announced the first major expansion pack for Tales of Silk. While details remain under wraps for now, the name alone is enough to get players excited and itching to play (are you ready to be challenged?). This move shows such incredible dedication that players are already saying, "This game is such a steal!" and "Please, just charge us already!"
This is absolutely the biggest bombshell of the day! It's not just gaming news—it indirectly confirms the existence and imminent arrival of Nintendo's next-gen console (Switch 2).Team Cherry has confirmed the release of Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. What does this imply? Higher resolution? Stable 60fps or even 120fps? Or a more intricately detailed insect world? Just imagining the smooth, fluid control of Hornet on a more powerful new handheld has me ready to "cut off my hand" and buy the console.
Why did this game achieve legendary status?
Judging by its sales figures and ongoing update plans, the success of Silk Song is no accident. In today's gaming market saturated with "unfinished products" and "microtransactions," Team Cherry has demonstrated an old-school commitment: slow and steady wins the race. Though players may have been left waiting so long their bowls cracked, the final dish served is undoubtedly Michelin-star quality.For us Taiwanese players, seeing this game achieve such remarkable success fills our hearts with deep emotion. Whether you're a seasoned veteran who's already cleared the game or a newcomer just diving in, now is absolutely the best time to join the adventure in the Sacred Nest.Finally, all I can say is: Team Cherry, I'll give you all my money—just hurry up and release the Switch 2 version and new expansion pack! Are you all ready to burn the midnight oil again?”
