Hollow Knight: Silksong Launches Big — But Keeps File Size Surprisingly Small

Hollow Knight: Silksong (Image Credit: Team Cherry)

Hollow Knight: Silksong is officially here, and while it’s a much bigger game in scope than its predecessor, Team Cherry has managed to keep its storage footprint impressively lean. The original Hollow Knight was already modest in size, but according to the game’s storefront listings, Silksong’s install requirements are still refreshingly light for a modern release.

For those yet to download it, here’s Hollow Knight: Silksong's install size you’ll need to know:

• PC – 7.56 GB

• PlayStation 4 – 4 GB

• PlayStation 5 – 2.5 GB

• Xbox – 8.01 GB

• Nintendo Switch 1 – 2.6 GB

• Nintendo Switch 2 – 4 GB

While Silksong is larger in content, it doesn’t have to process the massive assets of a sprawling AAA open‑world title, which likely helps keep performance smooth across platforms. And at a launch price of $19.99, it’s a relatively small hit to both your storage and your wallet — a rare combo in today’s gaming landscape.

The launch itself was nothing short of explosive. Within just 15 minutes of going live on September 4, 2025, Silksong had already surpassed the original game’s all‑time peak player count. Two hours later, it had climbed to over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, making it the second most‑played new release of 2025 — behind only Monster Hunter Wilds.