Team Cherry has released Patch 4 (Version 1.0.28954) for Hollow Knight: Silksong on the public beta branch, marking a major step toward expanding accessibility and refining the overall player experience. The highlight of this update is the new Simplified Chinese translation, now available for public testing. This version represents an early implementation, with the developers actively encouraging feedback on clarity, phrasing, and translation accuracy through their official feedback form. While the translation remains in progress and may exhibit minor display issues, its inclusion reflects Team Cherry’s continued commitment to improving localization for a global audience.
Alongside the translation update, the patch introduces a series of gameplay and technical improvements, including a switch to Unity’s Input System for better controller compatibility and enhanced rumble support. Several in-game issues have also been addressed, such as equipment and item bugs involving the Queen’s Egg, Druid’s Eyes, and Multibinder. As this is a public beta build, more refinements and fixes are expected before the patch is finalized and rolled out to all players.
Full Patch Notes
Version 1.0.28954 (Public Beta)
- New Simplified Chinese Translation (Public Testing):
- Introduced an early version of the Simplified Chinese translation for testing and feedback.
- Translation still in progress; minor display or formatting issues may occur.
- Player feedback encouraged for clarity, style, and accuracy via the official Team Cherry Bug Report Form.
- Localization Improvements:
- Fixed various minor localization issues across all supported languages.
- Controller and Input Updates:
- Switched to Unity’s Input System for improved controller support.
- Added support for new controllers and improved rumble feedback.
- Some compatibility issues may remain; see Unity’s Supported Devices List.
- Gameplay Fixes:
- Fixed Styx not granting rosaries after delivering the Queen’s Egg.
- Fixed Druid’s Eyes sometimes failing to equip correctly upon first acquisition.
- Addressed rare issue with down attack colliders remaining active unintentionally.
- Fixed several instances where Hornet’s plasmified state would incorrectly clear, such as during Bellway travel.
- Fixed issue entering the plasmified state when defeating a Winged Lifeseed, instead of using a Plasmium Phial.
- Reduced unintended bind delay when using Multibinder with the Shaman Crest.
- Updated Multibinder’s initial bind behavior to clear maggots, responding to community feedback.
- Various smaller performance and stability tweaks implemented.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the critically acclaimed sequel to Team Cherry’s beloved Metroidvania, Hollow Knight. Released on September 4, 2025, the game follows Hornet, a fierce and agile warrior, as she ascends through a vast kingdom haunted by silk and song. Combining challenging platforming, fluid combat, and intricate exploration, Silksong expands on the original’s world design while introducing new tools, quests, and enemies across diverse biomes.
The game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and previous-generation consoles.
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