After a long wait, Team Cherry has launched Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to their critically acclaimed 2017 hit. To mark its release, a global Twitch Drops event has been initiated, offering a special badge to players.
Twitch badges, distinct from emotes, offer a way to personalize your username in chat, making your presence stand out. The most recent game-launch badge before this was Elden Ring Nightreign`s Wylder, which was obtainable by clipping memorable gameplay moments from streams.
Acquiring Your Exclusive Hornet Badge
For Silksong, players can acquire the exclusive Hornet badge, featuring the game`s main character, by subscribing to any Twitch channel participating in the campaign. This limited-time promotion is active now and will conclude on September 13th. Fans of the franchise wishing to display their allegiance on Twitch should act quickly, as the badge will be unavailable through this method after the deadline.
Important: Make sure your Twitch account is linked to your game account (if applicable, for future drops or rewards) and that you are subscribing to a channel officially participating in the Hollow Knight: Silksong Twitch Drops campaign.
Overwhelming Launch Success
The launch of Silksong was met with such overwhelming demand that it led to the temporary crash of multiple digital storefronts, including Xbox, where it debuted on Game Pass. Despite prior announcements of its release time, the sheer popularity and anticipated demand, possibly fueled by its accessible price point, appeared to surprise everyone involved.