Team Cherry has released a new public beta (v1.0.29280) for Hollow Knight: Silksong on PC, introducing several refinements as part of Patch 4. While the main update is already live with expanded controller detection and a community-backed Simplified Chinese translation from Team Cart Fix, this public-beta build includes an additional layer of improvements—most notably the restoration of the old input system for users facing controller compatibility issues, especially on macOS. The newly added Advanced Settings menu allows players to switch between input types such as MFi and XInput for finer control over gameplay preferences.
The developers have also resolved several key gameplay issues affecting combat encounters and player interactions. Fixes include restored damage behaviors for specific enemies and refinements to certain attack animations. These changes are undergoing a brief testing phase before being fully deployed across all PC platforms, with the same patch content expected to roll out to consoles in the near future.
Full Patch Notes
New Additions and Features
- Added Advanced Settings to the Controller menu, offering per-operating-system customization options (e.g., MFi, XInput).
- Restored access to the legacy input system for users experiencing controller compatibility problems with the new Unity Input System.
Bug Fixes and Adjustments
- Fixed Gloomsacs not damaging the player on impact when wearing one mask.
- Fixed Lace (Cradle) slash attack occasionally failing to cause damage after being stunned.
- Fixed Beast’s Needle Strike gaining unintended height when used in midair.
- Fixed additional rare instances where the Second Sentinel could push Hornet out of bounds.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to Team Cherry’s critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, placing players in the role of Hornet, the fierce princess-protector of Hallownest. Set in the mysterious kingdom of Pharloom, the game combines elegant acrobatic combat, handcrafted exploration, and over 200 unique enemies across sprawling, interconnected environments. Released worldwide on September 4, 2025, Silksong is available on PC (Windows, macOS, Linux), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, and debuted as a day-one title on Xbox Game Pass.
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