Hollow Knight: Silksong Makes Triumphant Debut, Breaking Records Despite Translation Controversy

A Long-Awaited Return

After years of rumors, memes and anticipation, the three-person indie developer Team Cherry has finally delivered the sequel to their Kickstarter-backed project that obliterated expectations.

The launch has been a massive success for Team Cherry, with the game absolutely smashing its predecessor’s records. On Steam alone, the sequel reached a peak of more than 562,000 concurrent players, demonstrating the enormous anticipation for this release.

Enhanced Challenge and Gameplay

The sequel raises the stakes significantly from its predecessor – if Hollow Knight was demanding, Silksong is merciless. Even ordinary encounters are sharper and more aggressive, while boss fights push players to their breaking point. However, the challenge never feels unfair, maintaining a delicate balance of difficulty.

The game follows its predecessor’s successful formula, featuring difficult combat and a world that gradually reveals itself as the protagonist Hornet gains new abilities. Players must actively explore to purchase maps of each area and tracking tools, encouraging thorough exploration of the game world.

Translation Controversy

Despite the overall positive reception, the game has encountered some criticism regarding its Chinese localization. While Silksong maintains a “Mostly Positive” rating across all languages on Steam, the Simplified Chinese reviews have dropped to “Mostly Negative” due to translation issues.

The development team has acknowledged these concerns, with marketing and publishing representative Matthew Griffin confirming that they are “working to improve the translation over the coming weeks.”

Looking Forward

Critics praise the game’s intricately crafted world design, which allows players to intuitively navigate even without maps. The game’s polished opening hours and overall quality have resonated strongly with players, suggesting that Silksong will likely maintain its position as one of the year’s most significant gaming releases.