Silksong crashes Steam, Nintendo eShop on release day — highly anticipated indie video game took six years to arrive and is already one of the most played games ever on Steam

The highly anticipated indie video game, Hollow Knight: Silksong, crashed digital storefronts like Steam and the Nintendo eShop on its release day after six years of development. It quickly became one of the most played games on Steam, reaching over 500,000 concurrent players and surpassing major franchises like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. The game's release surprised fans, leading to widespread outages on various platforms. Despite the challenges, the game's success and positive reception indicate it may become a standout indie game success story, with potential for Game of the Year nominations and record-breaking sales.