Team Cherry has released Patch 1.0.29242 for Hollow Knight: Silksong, introducing a range of technical and gameplay improvements that refine the overall experience. The highlight of this update is the full integration of Unity’s Input System, bringing better controller recognition, improved rumble functionality, and wider compatibility across multiple devices. The patch also incorporates a fan-provided Simplified Chinese translation by Team Cart Fix, along with extensive localization updates for all supported languages.
Alongside these improvements, the patch delivers numerous gameplay fixes, addressing issues related to equipment, attacks, and boss interactions. Several items and mechanics, including the Multibinder, Wreath of Purity, and Gurr the Outcast’s attack behavior, have been fine-tuned for smoother play. Additional bug corrections resolve problems with Hornet’s plasmified state, void conductivity, and enemy collisions, ensuring greater stability and consistency across the game.
Full Patch Notes
Patch Version 1.0.29242 Highlights:
- Updated Simplified Chinese translation to use fan translation provided by Team Cart Fix.
- Switched to Unity’s Input System to enhance overall controller support.
- Rumble features now functional for more controllers.
- Additional controllers are now recognized.
- Some minor issues may persist; see full compatibility list here:
Unity Supported Devices.
- Added additional dithering levels (now defaults to “low”).
- Implemented localization fixes across all languages.
Bug Fixes and Gameplay Adjustments:
- Fixed Styx not giving rosaries when delivering the Queen’s Egg.
- Fixed Druid’s Eyes occasionally failing to equip correctly upon acquisition.
- Fixed rare cases of down attack colliders remaining active unintentionally.
- Addressed several instances of Hornet’s plasmified state being cleared incorrectly (e.g., during Bellway travel).
- Fixed issues when entering the plasmified state via Winged Lifeseed kills instead of the Plasmium Phial.
- Reduced the excessive bind time when using Multibinder with the Shaman crest.
- Updated Multibinder’s initial bind to clear maggots based on community feedback.
- Increased Wreath of Purity durability.
- Fixed void incorrectly conducting electricity.
- Updated Gurr the Outcast trap-throw attack from a single lob to a spin-style motion to enhance combat flow.
- Adjusted Beast Crest fury slashes to pierce correctly.
- Fixed Rune Rage damage scaling inconsistencies.
- Improved Thread Storm so that additional hits taper less sharply.
- Fixed rare cases of regaining control when grabbed by a Wraith.
- Fixed couriers offering the same delivery immediately after completion.
- Addressed further instances of Hornet pushing enemies through floors.
- Fixed issues when using the Harpoon to stun or kill certain bosses.
- Fixed Fractured Mask not providing protection against volt hazards.
- Implemented various smaller tweaks and stability fixes throughout the game.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the acclaimed sequel to Team Cherry’s celebrated Metroidvania classic, Hollow Knight. The game follows Hornet, the agile princess-protector, as she journeys through the haunting kingdom of Pharloom, battling fierce enemies and uncovering the mysteries that lie within. Released worldwide on September 4, 2025, the title is available on PC (Windows, macOS, Linux), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, and was a day-one launch title for Xbox Game Pass.
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