Hollow Knight: Silksong's $20 Price Tag Sparks Controversy in Indie Dev World
Hollow Knight: Silksong's surprisingly low price of $19.99 has been a massive success, but it's also stirred up controversy within the indie game development community. While players rejoice at the value, many developers worry it will skew player expectations, making it harder to price their own games. Team Cherry's ability to set such a low price is attributed to their established IP and the success of the previous game. Other indie devs lack this luxury, facing challenges in justifying similar prices for their shorter, less-hyped titles. However, this low price point could have a positive ripple effect, potentially influencing the pricing strategy of major titles like GTA 6, encouraging a lower price point to increase overall sales.