Overview

• Jonathan Jacques-Belletête made the comments on the Skill Up podcast, describing Silksong as the 'GTA 6 of indie' and criticizing the brief announcement window.
• Hell is Us released on September 4, the same day as Hollow Knight: Silksong, after internal discussions about delaying but ultimately keeping the date.
• The director said he believes the clash hurt Hell is Us' performance but acknowledged he lacks specific sales data to prove the impact.
• Hollow Knight: Silksong's September 4 launch drew huge player counts, won critical praise, and strained multiple storefronts.
• Developers across the indie scene shifted dates after Silksong's release timing was revealed, though some studios chose to stay the course.