Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally out. The launch was so busy it strained Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo stores. It also set a huge early player peak on Steam. Here’s the short version for UAE players: the game went live at 6:00pm GST on Thursday, 4 September, with Steam pricing at AED 53 and Xbox Game Pass support on day one.
What just happened at launch
Storefronts buckled as Silksong went live across PC and consoles. Many users couldn’t buy or even open store pages for a while. Nintendo took parts of the eShop down for maintenance.
- Release date: Thursday, 4 September 2025
- Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2)
- Reported impact: Store pages timing out; Switch eShop maintenance
- Day-one access: Included with Xbox Game Pass on console and PC
The initial rush was expected after years of waiting, but the scale still surprised. VGC reported widespread issues across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo as the game went live, with Nintendo’s store briefly offline. Xbox users with Game Pass could pull the game remotely via the app, which helped some skip the storefront mess.
The Steam number everyone’s talking about
Silksong crossed half a million concurrent players on Steam within a day. SteamDB shows a 24-hour and all-time peak of 535,213 on 4 September.
- Current in-game during tracking: ~390k at time of capture
- 24-hour peak: 535,213
- All-time peak (so far): 535,213 (4 September 2025)
- Early reviews trend: Very Positive (snapshot on launch day)
This is a massive result for an indie sequel. It also explains why Steam groaned under the load at launch. The peak figure is pulled straight from SteamDB’s charts page.
UAE timing and price
If you’re in the UAE, the key details are simple. The Steam release landed at 6:00pm GST (14:00 UTC) on 4 September, and UAE regional pricing on Steam is AED 53. Globally, Team Cherry set the base price at $19.99, which is roughly AED 73 if your store lists USD.
- UAE release time: 6:00pm GST, Thursday, 4 September
- Steam UAE price: AED 53
- Global list price: $19.99 (~AED 73.4)
- Game Pass: Play it with an active subscription on console or PC
SteamDB lists the exact UTC release time, which converts to 6:00pm in Dubai. It also shows the UAE Dirham price at AED 53.
FAQ
Is the game available in the UAE?
Yup, the game is now available to purchase across all stores.
How much does Silksong cost in the UAE?
On Steam it’s AED 53. If your console store lists USD, the price is $19.99 (about AED 73) before any taxes.
Is Silksong on Game Pass?
Yes. It’s included with Xbox Game Pass on console and PC from day one.
