Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry`s long-awaited Metroidvania, has finally been released, generating significant excitement. Fortunately, the game is relatively affordable, and Humble Choice subscribers can get an additional discount on the Steam version along with several free games. Currently, Silksong is available at a 15% discount, reducing its price from $20 to $17, though keys are temporarily sold out, a restock is expected.
The $15 monthly Humble Choice subscription offers not only this discount but also access to a regularly updated library of PC games (Humble Vault) that remain yours forever, even if you cancel your membership. This month, for instance, includes titles like WWE 2K25, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, The Plucky Squire, Return to Monkey Island, and more.
For those who missed out on a Steam key before they sold out, Humble is providing DRM-free keys as an alternative. A DRM-free version of Silksong can also be purchased for $20 through GOG. The main benefit of these keys is that the license will never be revoked, and the game doesn`t require a launcher to run, making it easy to install on portable gaming PCs like the Asus ROG Ally and play even without an internet connection.
Despite Silksong`s release, players might face a slight delay in getting started due to digital storefronts experiencing heavy load. Steam, the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Network, and Xbox are reportedly struggling under the immense influx of excited players. On Steam alone, the game attracted over 100,000 concurrent users in under an hour. If the Nintendo eShop remains unavailable, digital Silksong keys for the Switch can be found on Amazon.