Hollow Knight — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Patch Version 1.5.12620 Now Live | 2026-03-27 | Patch NotesAdded Traditional Chinese translationFixed low audio volume when navigating the inventory.Fixed alignment for text to not overlap when a wide square key (shift/space/etc) is bound to an action.Fixed overcharmed notches being unintentionally removed in a specific instance.Fixed Radiance's orb attack hitbox lingering slightly longer than intended if the orb expires in the air.Fixed Mawlurks being pushable by Infected Balloons.Fixed Mantis Traitors being damagable while underground.Fixed Journal notification icons sometimes not appearing, and occasionally displaying the incorrect icon.Fixed various instances of the 'New Journal Entry' |
| Patch Version 1.5.12459 Now Live | 2026-02-05 | Patch NotesAdded support for 21:9 & 16:10 resolutions.Game now pauses while in inventory menus.Upgraded to Unity Input System for broader controller support (original input system is still available, if preferred, via Options>Controller>Advanced Settings)Added dithering effect, and dithering options, to reduce colour banding.Fixed a softlock in City of Tears Grub room.Reduced Grey Prince Zote's stagger bounce height.Updated Sly's Great Slash collider to closer match visual.Salubra's Blessing now deactivates after reaching max Soul.Map panning is now smoother.Various performance improvements.Various smaller fixes and tweaks. |
| Cross-platform Cloud Saves | 2022-08-11 | Soon we'll be making some changes in order to support cross-platform cloud saves between Windows, MacOS, and Linux (including the Steam Deck)! This is planned to occur on Monday, 15th of August at 05:00 (UTC). UPDATE: These changes have been applied. Please take care to backup your save files from the locations below before attempting to sync with Steam Cloud. In order for your save files to sync properly you may need to open them up in-game once and then save and quit, so Steam triggers the upload. These changes will replace the MacOS and Linux cloud save locations, and all platforms will use the existing Windows save location. This will hav |
| Update notes for v1.5.78.11833 | 2021-10-21 | - Fixed Aspid Hunters and Primal Aspids sometimes spitting immediately after breaking out of jars - Fixed door in a city house staying locked sometimes after defeating the enemy - Fixed brightness resetting on quit to menu if set to minimum value - Fixed some camera shakes ignoring config value - Fixed getting damaged by spikes while on a lift and ending up inside the ground - Fixed background blur for Low and Medium options when using a screen resolution that is taller than 16:9 - Fixed Low and Medium background blur to have the same vibrancy as High |
| Update notes for v1.5.75.11827 | 2021-06-28 | - Fixed pantheons getting stuck at end screen when not using a controller - Fixed language setting not saving when changed within game |
| Update notes for v1.5.72.11824 | 2021-06-25 | - Fixed achievements for macOS (not firing in v1.5.68.11808) - Fixed nail art damage - Fixed missing effects when slashing lift spikes - Re-added native input option (on by default) - Updated InControl plugin to latest version - Added ControllerRumbleMultiplier and CameraShakeMultiplier to Config.ini - Crystal Guardian will now wake up when damaged by Dreamshield and Grimmchild - Fixed controller screen showing Xbox 360 controller if none plugged in - Fixed Troupe Master Grimm's flame balls to now spawn from behind him - Fixed camera shake not working during hit pauses |
| Update notes for v1.5.68.11808 | 2021-06-07 | - Added "Borderless" option to fullscreen in video options - 64-bit is now required (For players with 32-bit computers the previous version (1.4.3.2) can still be accessed as a beta) - Vulkan is now the default graphics API for Linux - Enabled controller rumble (only supported for certain configurations, e.g. Xbox One controller on Windows) - Hopefully less hitching, and less memory usage on startup (enabled incremental GC, removed heap size increase method) - Reduced screen tearing during screen shakes - Fixed uncollected Grubfather rewards being miss-able - Fixed the Soul Tyrant battle in pantheons getting stuck after being defeated sometim |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong Store Page Goes Live! | 2019-02-14 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/7966c97d245594f1be0c3f95ff02d32053f0bd12.gif Become the Princess Knight As Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, adventure through a whole new kingdom haunted by silk and song. Captured and brought to an unfamiliar land, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/18ad80a022551843257e67e7b72b965a594f509e.png Hollow Knight: Silksong is the second game by Team Cherry (that’s us!) and the full-scale sequel to Hollow Knight. And Pwoa |
| Hollow Knight: Godmaster is out now for all players! | 2018-08-23 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/1b392c2451bfe743781c2958cc644c944a938ed5.jpg It's here gang! Hollow Knight's fourth free Content Pack, Godmaster, is now available for all players on PC, Mac and Linux. Hollow Knight: Godmaster is the final chapter of the Knight's story and the hugest content pack by far! Meet all-new characters, take on all-new quests, hunt for all-new secrets, and most of all, prepare yourself for an incredible battle to take your place once and for all amongst the gods of Hallownest! To celebrate the launch, Hollow Knight is on Sale! If you (or your besties) were ever on the fence |
| Gods & Glory Release Date! Epic New Album! New Merch! | 2018-07-17 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/98f2efd753b34d0dec93fdc3949916f48d08f8d2.gif Our dates are locked in... Hollow Knight’s fourth Free Content Pack, Gods & Glory, will be arriving for all players on August 23rd! We said this’d be the largest pack yet and we weren’t lying! A whole bunch of new bosses. A slew of new music. New NPCs. New Quests. The final chapter for the knight is turning into the celebration we hoped it would be! We’re so eager to get this one out to you all, and we’re so close. Get ready for the end of August. We’re gonna put your Hollow Knight skills to the test! Gods & Nightmares... T |
| Hollow Knight: Lifeblood has now launched for all Windows, Mac & Linux players! | 2018-04-20 | Hollow Knight: Lifeblood is a free, automatic update for all players on all platforms! Descend into a kingdom refined, tweaked and optimised in this major Hollow Knight update. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/4aca90ef4bb59a48c5b99a047ccf54cf29a063e0.jpg Features: A brand new boss with a new music track by Chris Larkin! One boss has been seriously upgraded. A true challenge awaits! Custom Map Markers are here! Cartographers rejoice! Extras added to the Extras menu! Numerous game balances and tweaks. Now playable in Japanese. Various bug fixes. Additional sound effects and voices. Optimisations and pe |
| Hollow Knight: Gods & Glory Announced! | 2018-01-31 | Click here to see the Gods & Glory Trailer! It’s time for the huge reveal of Hollow Knight’s third free content pack – Hollow Knight: Gods & Glory. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/42f17e06996f893a8d2145af1c660ab2c8f9c176.jpg This is the big one. Take your place amongst the Gods in an epic celebration of Hallownest’s Glory and the final chapter of the Knight’s journey. Let’s jump right into the details: New Character and Quest – The Godseeker arrives (and your romance options expand). Track down this disturbing yet alluring being, break her chains and aid her in an ancient duty. New Boss Fights – H |
| Hollow Knight: Gods & Glory Announced! | 2018-01-31 | Click here to see the Gods & Glory Trailer! It’s time for the huge reveal of Hollow Knight’s third free content pack – Hollow Knight: Gods & Glory. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/42f17e06996f893a8d2145af1c660ab2c8f9c176.jpg This is the big one. Take your place amongst the Gods in an epic celebration of Hallownest’s Glory and the final chapter of the Knight’s journey. Let’s jump right into the details: New Character and Quest – The Godseeker arrives (and your romance options expand). Track down this disturbing yet alluring being, break her chains and aid her in an ancient duty. New Boss Fights – H |
| Happy Holloween! The Grimm Troupe has Arrived! | 2017-10-26 | The Scarlet Clan Descends Light the Nightmare Lantern and take part in a sinister ritual. Fight terrifying new foes and gain powerful new friends! And of course, there are a few small extra surprises as well! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/94da51d1540b35c1c6161f24149353e4cca3fffa.jpg The Grimm Troupe content arrives as a free update for all players in Hollow Knight v1.2.1.1 (Check your main menu for the version number). Steam players will receive the update automatically. Custom Map Markers will be slightly delayed for further testing and polishing. Expect them to arrive in a small upcoming pat |
| Happy Holloween! The Grimm Troupe has Arrived! | 2017-10-26 | The Scarlet Clan Descends Light the Nightmare Lantern and take part in a sinister ritual. Fight terrifying new foes and gain powerful new friends! And of course, there are a few small extra surprises as well! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/94da51d1540b35c1c6161f24149353e4cca3fffa.jpg The Grimm Troupe content arrives as a free update for all players in Hollow Knight v1.2.1.1 (Check your main menu for the version number). Steam players will receive the update automatically. Custom Map Markers will be slightly delayed for further testing and polishing. Expect them to arrive in a small upcoming pat |
| Hollow Knight Free Content Pack 02: The Grimm Troupe | 2017-09-14 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/aab56284286b2c70a41f2c2df512a7d8df23b0f4.gif http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/bad4c25c0b4cc0dd6484c5264fe188d83a06011c.jpg This Halloween, Grimm and his Troupe arrive in Hollow Knight, free for all players. What’s packed in for this chilling expansion? Let’s jump into the details! New Major Quest - Light the Nightmare Lantern and summon the Grimm Troupe to Hallownest, if you dare! Take part in a twisted ritual that stretches the breadth of the kingdom and bestows the player with a powerful new ally. New Boss Fights - What |
| Hollow Knight Free Content Pack 02: The Grimm Troupe | 2017-09-14 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/aab56284286b2c70a41f2c2df512a7d8df23b0f4.gif http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/bad4c25c0b4cc0dd6484c5264fe188d83a06011c.jpg This Halloween, Grimm and his Troupe arrive in Hollow Knight, free for all players. What’s packed in for this chilling expansion? Let’s jump into the details! New Major Quest - Light the Nightmare Lantern and summon the Grimm Troupe to Hallownest, if you dare! Take part in a twisted ritual that stretches the breadth of the kingdom and bestows the player with a powerful new ally. New Boss Fights - What |
| Hollow Knight - Hidden Dreams Is Now Available! | 2017-08-03 | Hidden Dreams has Launched! This is it gang! It’s time to face two of Hallownest’s greatest warriors; uncover a hidden stag station; and traverse Hallownest in a whole new way with Dream Gates! We’ve even included a few small surprises to keep veteran players on their toes. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/cc0e5fbd2f726e4cfb2d41a616bfdcb5dd3ae57a.jpg The Hidden Dreams content is included in Hollow Knight v1.1.1.4 (Check your main menu for the version number). Steam players will receive the update automatically. Italian Language Added: Italian is now available in v1.1.1.4. If that’s your preferred l |
| Hollow Knight - Hidden Dreams Is Now Available! | 2017-08-03 | Hidden Dreams has Launched! This is it gang! It’s time to face two of Hallownest’s greatest warriors; uncover a hidden stag station; and traverse Hallownest in a whole new way with Dream Gates! We’ve even included a few small surprises to keep veteran players on their toes. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/cc0e5fbd2f726e4cfb2d41a616bfdcb5dd3ae57a.jpg The Hidden Dreams content is included in Hollow Knight v1.1.1.4 (Check your main menu for the version number). Steam players will receive the update automatically. Italian Language Added: Italian is now available in v1.1.1.4. If that’s your preferred l |
| Hollow Knight Free Content Pack 01: Hidden Dreams | 2017-06-07 | Power-up your Dreamnails! Hollow Knight’s first free content pack ‘Hidden Dreams’ is dropping this July soon for all players. UPDATE: The 'Hidden Dreams' content is now officially launching on AUG 3RD! source http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27062031/e3af8dee855895d65cdc366be1f8f5f1c9caadee.gif So whaddya get? Here’s the rundown: 2 New Bosses - Leap into battle with the mightiest foes! These epic new duels will test even the most skilled of players. Each fight grants rewards to the victor, though note: Engaging with each imposing boss is entirely optional! Who are these enigmatic, impossible-to-discern fi |