Hollow Knight: Silksong Hits 4.8 Million Steam Wishlists, Dominating Competition

Hollow Knight: Silksong Soars Past AAA Titles on Steam Wishlists

Despite its long wait, Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to be Steam's most anticipated game, amassing an astounding 4.8 million wishlists. This significant figure, reported by Alinea Analytics, highlights the game's immense player interest, outperforming even major AAA productions.

Analysts at Alinea Analytics note that 4.8 million wishlists is an impressive achievement, especially for an indie title from a small studio like Team Cherry. To put this into perspective, Silksong currently holds a substantial lead over other highly anticipated, big-budget 3D action games:

• Battlefield 6: 2.8 million wishlists
• ARC Raiders: 2.5 million wishlists
• Dying Light: The Beast: 2.3 million wishlists
• Borderlands 4: 1.8 million wishlists

Geographically, the United States and China are leading the charge in wishlisting Silksong, accounting for 20% and 15% of additions respectively. Other top countries contributing to the game's popularity include Russia, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

Understanding Wishlist Conversion Rates

Alinea Analytics also shed light on the complex topic of wishlist conversion into actual purchases. Based on data from the first half of the year for new releases with at least 500,000 wishlists, the conversion rates were:

• 19% of wishlists converted to purchases on release day.
• 26% converted within the first week.
• 32% converted within the first month.

These figures demonstrate a steady increase in purchases over time, indicating that wishlists often act as reminders for players to buy a game, perhaps especially when it's on sale or when they have more disposable income.

What This Means for Players

The incredible number of wishlists for Hollow Knight: Silksong underscores the massive anticipation and high expectations from the global gaming community. This data reinforces the game's potential to be a monumental success upon its release. Players can look forward to the game launching before the winter holidays on PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, complete with Russian localization. For those eager to get a sneak peek, Team Cherry will be showcasing a demo version of the game at the upcoming Gamescom exhibition in August.