Hollow Knight Silksong Appears on GameStop with a Price Tag of $19.99
A Nintendo Switch version of a pre-order page for Hollow Knight Silksong has appeared on GameStop priced at $19.99. This development comes just before the scheduled release on September 4th, eliciting reactions from fans regarding the final price of the title that has generated the most significant anticipation.
Is $19.99 Placeholder Price
The stated price has led to speculation involving several fans theorizing that it might actually be a placeholder. This stems from reports of users trying to buy the game at that price without being able to actually complete the transaction. They argue that, considering the size and expectation surrounding the game, this low price point has surprised some fans.
Price Contextualized in Relation to Original and Sequel Size
The original Hollow Knight released back in 2017 for $14.99. Although a $5 raise seems pretty ludicrous for a sequel, Silksong is an entirely different breed of project; Team Cherry confirmed it would include:
- A much larger scope
- New bosses
- More environments to explore
- New crafting mechanics
After such an extended period of development since 2019, the glaring possibility of $19.99 price consideration suggests that the studio must have weighed the costs well.
Platform Availability and Release Details
Despite the GameStop listing being for the Switch, Hollow Knight Silksong is set for a multi-platform release on September 4th. Details include:
- Platforms: PC, Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch (with a Switch 2 version also expected).
- Xbox Game Pass: Available as a day-one title on Xbox Game Pass.
- Physical Copies: Fans of tangible media might have to wait until 2026 for non-digital versions.
Market Anticipation
Excitement for Silksong is immense, as over 5 million Steam users have already wishlisted the title. Its predecessor, Hollow Knight, continues to do well, recently exceeding 15 million copies sold, with record player counts on Steam. While such does not mean anything being indicative for purposes here if GameStop is erroneously putting it up, they just might honor the price for the early birds.
