We’ve waited years for this moment: Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally here. But if you’ve been rushing to download it via Xbox Game Pass like the rest of us, there’s a good chance you’ve been met with frustration. Glitches, crashes, and pages refusing to load: the Microsoft Store is struggling to keep up with the hype. But don’t worry, there’s a workaround to get the game on your console ASAP.
Can’t download Silksong on Xbox? You’re not alone
Right now, the game’s official launch has overloaded Xbox’s digital infrastructure. As of the time of writing, players are reporting a range of problems: the Xbox console store and the web marketplace are either timing out or throwing up errors when trying to access the Silksong game page. It’s frustrating, especially for a game this anticipated, one fans have been waiting on since its announcement half a decade ago.
But thankfully, there’s a fix: the Xbox mobile app.
The mobile app trick: Download Silksong on Xbox right now
Based on hands-on testing from various sources, the fastest and most reliable method to install Hollow Knight: Silksong on Xbox is through the Xbox mobile app. Here’s how you can do it:
- Download and open the Xbox mobile app on your iOS or Android device.
- Make sure you’re logged in with the same Microsoft account used on your Xbox console.
- Search for Hollow Knight: Silksong inside the app.
- Tap on the game and select “Install to console.”
- If you haven’t linked your device yet, the app will prompt you to choose your console.
Once that’s done, your Xbox should begin the installation process remotely, bypassing the buggy Xbox Store UI altogether. Even if the store isn’t loading for you, the app typically has a more direct line to your console’s install queue.
What about using a web browser to install Silksong?
Another route being suggested by players online is to use the Xbox website to remotely prompt a download to your console. But fair warning: this one’s hit-or-miss at the moment. Attempts to open the Hollow Knight: Silksong store page via web browser are often met with error messages or incomplete game entries.
Still, it’s worth giving it a shot if you don’t have access to the mobile app or just prefer the browser method. Depending on when you’re reading this, Microsoft might’ve already rolled out a fix.
Why the download woes? A victim of its own hype
The buzz surrounding Silksong’s sudden release has clearly overwhelmed Xbox’s servers. With Game Pass subscribers flooding the store, the digital storefront just couldn’t cope. It’s not uncommon for blockbuster launches to strain infrastructure for a few hours or even days: Elden Ring fans know this pain all too well.
Microsoft will almost certainly sort these issues out sooner rather than later. But if you’re desperate to jump into the long-awaited sequel today, the mobile app route is your best bet.
The wait was long, but you can play now
Hollow Knight: Silksong is shaping up to be everything fans dreamed of, it just might take an extra step to access it. The mobile app workaround is your golden ticket to getting the game installed while the rest of the world hammers away at a broken store page.
Once you’re in, take a moment to appreciate just how far Hornet and the Hollow Knight saga have come. After all this time, Silksong is finally here, and it’s absolutely worth the hustle.