The launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong He is already making history. Not only Steam collapsed in minutes after his official arrival, but also other digital stores. Thousands of players are praising the gameplay, difficulty and art design of the title. In addition, people are praising the way the study Team Cherry decides to put their prices, which are considered more than fair.
Silksong I already made history
The funny thing is that, beyond technical problems and general euphoria, the Silksong phenomenon reached unexpected places. In it Subbreeddit Piracyone of the largest communities on the Internet, a surprising discussion was generated. Instead of sharing how to hack it, a significant part of the community encouraged to buy the game legally.
The main reason was its price of 20 dollarsa figure that in the current gaming industry seems almost unreal. While most important releases are around 60 to 80 dollars, Team Cherry decided to maintain an accessible cost for all. To this is added that the study is formed by just three or four developers. It is a tiny team compared to large companies. He has shown a strong commitment to his fans base. An example of this is that those who supported the original Knight Knight in Kickstarter will receive free Silksong on the platform they choose.
Piracy will continue to present
In the Subnetdit, several users admitted that they initially planned to hack it, but they changed their mind to know the price and remember the quality of the first game. Comments as these reflect it:
- “I planned to do it, because lately all games cost $ 80 and that is too much. But when I saw that Silksong costs 20, I said: no, I buy it.”
- “I think I'm going to pay it without hesitation. I enjoyed Hollow Knight and I know I won't regret spending on this.”
- “I never buy launch games, I always wait for a discount. But for Silksong I will break my rule.”
Others highlighted the exceptional situation: “It is a team of 3 or 4 people who has always done the right thing with their fans. The PC launch is DRM Free, they gave free Silksong to those who supported the original … This is time to support them if we can”wrote a user who received hundreds of positive votes.
OPENING TO NEW DISCUSSIONS
That does not mean that piracy disappears. Several members of the forum said they would go down illegally, some with the intention of buying it later and others simply because they “can.” Even so, the magnitude of support for legitimate purchase caught attention.
What Silksong is demonstrating is that, although piracy remains an impossible reality to eradicate, The fair price, transparency and authentic quality can change the mentality even of communities accustomed to not paying for their games. It is not a model that can easily be replicated by giants such as EA or Ubisoft. However, it is a reminder that respect for consumer and genuine passion for development can move the balance towards honesty.
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