Hollow Knight: Silksong — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Patch Version 1.0.30000 Now Live | 2026-03-16 | Patch Notes Added new Traditional Chinese localisation. Refined German translation to improve clarity and consistency with English version. Allowed Silk Soar through top scene exits. Fixed various instances of specific enemies being able to get stuck out of bounds. Fixed various instances of Hornet being able to be pulled out of bounds by enemies. Fixed Last Judge's death explosion doing 3 damage (now 2), and not being reduced by Magma Bell. Magma Bell now protects against all fire-type explosions. Fixed another instance of Shrine Guardian Seth being able to push Hornet through a wall. Fixed an instance of Lace (Cradle) getting out of bounds. |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow is coming in 2026! | 2025-12-16 | Voyage across and beneath the salt-stricken seas in this thrilling expansion, free for all players.New areas, bosses, tools, and more! Hornet’s adventures continue in our nautically themed expansion, coming free for all players next year. We’ll keep further details a secret for now, but expect additional info shortly before Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow releases. |
| Patch Version 1.0.29242 Now Live | 2025-11-07 | Patch NotesUpdated Simplified Chinese translation to use fan translation provided by Team Cart Fix.Switched to Unity's Input System to improve overall controller support. This includes rumble features now working for various controllers, and additional controllers being recognised. Some issues may remain. For a full list of supported controllers and features, please visit: https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.inputsystem@1.14/manual/SupportedDevices.htmlAdded additional dithering levels. Now defaults to 'low'.Added film grain effect to advanced options. Defaults to ‘off’Various localisation fixes implemented across all languages.Fixed |
| Patch Version 1.0.28891 Now Live | 2025-10-14 | Patch Notes - Added support for Dualsense Edge controllers. - Improved support for various controllers on Mac. - Game now pauses when the controller disconnects. - Fixed various smaller controller issues (more fixes to come in future). - Fixed remaining instance of certain players getting stuck cursed while in the late game. - Fixed Curveclaw not reacting to Hunter down-stab. - Fixed rare instances of being able to air dash and double jump when not intended. - Fixed several out of bounds situations. - Fixed Pharlid Divers sometimes sliding on roofs after ambushing in certain scenes. - Fixed Eva Hunter Crest upgrades unintentionally clearing t |
| Patch Version 1.0.28650 Now Live | 2025-09-22 | Patch Notes: - Added Dithering effect option in Advanced video settings. Reduces colour banding but can slightly soften the appearance of foreground assets. Defaults to 'Off'. - Updated Herald's Wish achievement description to clarify that players must both complete the wish and finish the game. - Fixed Savage Beastfly in Far Fields sometimes remaining below the lava. - Fixed rare cases of Shrine Guardian Seth getting out of bounds during battle. - Fixed rare case of Second Sentinel knocking the player out of bounds during battle. - Added catch to prevent Lugoli sometimes flying off screen and not returning during battle. - Further reduced ch |
| Patch Version 1.0.28497 Now Live | 2025-09-12 | Patch Notes:- Fixed situation where players could remain cloakless after Slab escape sequence.- Fixed wish Infestation Operation often not being completable during the late game.- Fixed wish Beast in the Bells not being completable when Bell Beast is summoned at the Bilewater Bellway during the late game.- Fixed getting stuck floating after down-bouncing on certain projectiles.- Fixed courier deliveries sometimes being inaccessible in the late game.- Fixed craft bind behaving incorrectly when in memories.- Fixed Lace tool deflect soft-lock at start of battle in Deep Docks.- Fixed Silk Snippers in Chapel of the Reaper sometimes getting stuck o |
| The Hunt is on! | 2025-09-05 | Hollow Knight: Silksong is available now!Explore, fight and survive in a vast kingdom of savage beasts, fabled knights and deadly hunters.Game Features- Journey through a fallen insect kingdom of mossy grottos, gilded cities and misted moors.- Lethal acrobatic action! Dance between foes in swift, beautiful combat.- Craft powerful tools! Master an enormous arsenal of weapons, traps and mechanisms.- Solve shocking quests! Aid the downtrodden and restore the kingdom's hope.- Battle over 200 ferocious foes! Beasts and hunters, assassins and kings, monsters and knights.- Experience a stunning orchestral score from Hollow Knight's award-winning com |
| The Hunt Begins! - September 4 | 2025-08-22 | Ascend to the peak of a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Releasing September 4 for Windows, Mac & Linux.Game Features- Journey through a fallen insect kingdom of mossy grottos, gilded cities and misted moors.- Lethal acrobatic action! Dance between foes in swift, beautiful combat.- Craft powerful tools! Master an enormous arsenal of weapons, traps and mechanisms.- Solve shocking quests! Aid the downtrodden and restore the kingdom's hope.- Battle over 200 ferocious foes! Beasts and hunters, assassins and kings, monsters and knights.- Experience a stunning orchestral score from Hollow Knight's award-winning composer, Christophe |