What’s arguably this year’s most anticipated title, and one just about to launch, is going to cost only $19.99. We’re talking, of course, about Hollow Knight: Silksong, which, if a GameStop leak is to be believed, is going to be cheaper even than most indies and AA games.
As per a Reddit user who first spotted the seemingly accidental GameStop listing for Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry’s new Metroidvania is going to cost $19.99, which is far below what most indies and AA titles are selling for nowadays. GameStop appears to have since removed the listing, which the user indicates could have been a placeholder (they even tried putting the game in their basket, but were given an error).
Given how hyped Silksong is, it’s somewhat unbelievable to see it listed for such a low price. It’s the most anticipated game of 2025, and is bound to sell over 10 million copies total, if not more. Thus, from a business POV, it seems like a ludicrous thing to do.
But we’re talking about Team Cherry here. This is a reputable, small studio, with no corporate oversight, doing its own thing, at its own pace. The game has been in development for a long time, and, based on the success of its predecessor, it’s bound to be successful nevertheless, especially if its price is low and approachable for veterans and newcomers alike.
Even so, fans are still in disbelief. One reply under the Reddit thread, which first indicated the pricing, said, “There is no way in hell they are asking just that for Silksong.”
“Wild if true,” said another, adding the price is so cheap there’s no point in playing it on Game Pass. And that’s a major point. The studio knows it’s going to release the game on Xbox’s platform, and thus it would make sense to adjust the price to make it even more enticing for people to buy, regardless of Game Pass availability.
All in all, Team Cherry likely expects massive sales, which at any price is going to generate millions.
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