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Hollow Knight Public Beta version 1.5.12301 is now available, delivering a mix of visual, control, and quality-of-life improvements for players testing the public-beta branch. The update expands display support, refines combat and traversal behavior, and introduces system-level input improvements aimed at broader controller compatibility.
Alongside these additions, the beta addresses several long-standing gameplay issues and implements smaller tweaks to improve overall polish. Some platform-specific cutscene issues remain known and are currently being worked on.
Patch Notes
Display and Visual Updates
- Added support for 21:9 and 16:10 resolutions
- Added a dithering effect to reduce color banding
- Added new dithering configuration options
Controls and Input
- Upgraded to the Unity Input System for broader controller support
- Retained the original input system as an optional setting under Controller and Advanced Settings
Gameplay and Quality of Life
- Game now pauses when inventory menus are open
- Map panning behavior is now smoother
- Reduced Grey Prince Zote stagger bounce height
- Updated Sly’s Great Slash collider to better match its visual representation
- Salubra’s Blessing now deactivates after reaching maximum Soul
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a softlock issue in the City of Tears Grub room
- Implemented various smaller fixes and gameplay tweaks
Known Issues
- Cutscenes currently do not play on macOS
- Cutscenes may display a test pattern on Steam Deck due to an incompatible Proton version
- Temporary workaround on Steam Deck involves selecting a Linux Runtime compatibility option to force the native Linux version
Hollow Knight originally released on February 24, 2017, for PC on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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