Team Cherry’s anticipated sequel to Hollow Knight, titled Silksong, is set to launch on September 4th and will be priced at $19.99. This price reflects a modest increase from the original game’s initial price of $14.99. The development of Silksong has spanned seven years, during which the team has considered pricing strategies carefully.
In a 2018 Reddit post, cofounder Ari Gibson explained that the original game was priced low to maximize accessibility, particularly for players in different financial situations across various countries. He emphasized the goal of allowing as many players as possible to experience their games, noting the significance of affordability in achieving this aim.
The pricing strategy for Hollow Knight proved effective, with the game selling over 15 million copies, making it one of the most successful indie video games to date. The decision to set Silksong at $19.99 could potentially yield similar sales results, especially considering that it is currently the most wishlisted game on Steam.
Silksong will be released at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM UK on September 4th. It will be available across multiple gaming platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Additionally, the game will feature on Xbox Game Pass on its launch day, broadening its accessibility from the outset.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/768524/hollow-knight-silksong-pricing-release-timing